Evans Kick Drum Practice Pad vs DW Kick Drum Practice Pad

[@b00mski]

awesome comparison video man, just one thing around @4:09 you can install the lug screw from the bottom so you can have full turn, and the support metal rod of the beater head that folds can be installed at the bottom as well to get the beater head height lower. Cheers!

[@its_jonramirez]

Oh wow! I didn't even think about putting the screw in from the bottom. Thanks for the tip! Also, i'm not sure what you mean by the support metal rod. Do you mean the rod the lug screw goes into?

[@b00mski]

@@its_jonramirez yeah basically the rod goes underneath the base and not on top. It is kind of sandwiched between the screw at the bottom and the base if that makes sense?

[@its_jonramirez]

@@b00mski Ooooh okay. So the lip on the end of the rod where the screw goes would go underneath the base instead of on top. Interesting 😀I supposes that would help a little bit with the height.

[@b00mski]

Like this kzbin.infonspY4Q0ZwgE?feature=share helps with centering and proper beater angle / distance 🤙

[@MattMcKasty]

That's how the pad is supposed to be set up. The reason the pad was so high, there was no clearance for the drum key, and the beaters were overextended past 90 degrees when he hit the pad was because of how it was set up.

[@Joshh_Whips]

I can tell u put a lot of effort into these videos. As an aspiring drummer I really enjoy watching your videos. Definitely subscribing to you 👍

[@its_jonramirez]

Thanks! Im glad you enjoy them!

[@WafflesGiraffles]

A bit late to the party but if you attach the black metal latch on the Evans from the bottom to the plate, the pad is a) lower and b) closer to the beaters and should match your pedal nicely. Also, you'll be able to turn the screw easily...

[@MattMcKasty]

Most of your the issues you had with the Evans pad came from it being set up wrong. The tab on the end of the support tucks underneath the platform and the drum key scree goes in from the bottom. That's why your pad was so high, there was no clearance to turn the drum key, and your beaters were overextended past 90 degrees to hit the pad. If you set it up right none of that stuff is an issue.😊

[@its_jonramirez]

Hmm interesting. All the photos i've seen of of the kick pad have it set up like mine in the video and even if the end of the support goes under it doesn't look like much of a height difference. Did you read this in a manual somewhere? Just curious.

[@charliechuckles5579]

But the height is not adjustable?

[@vandavis000]

I also use the dw go anywhere pad set it's like full kit. 5 pads I use mine daily it's got bass drum built on stand. With 4 top mounted pads sounds great for practice.

[@editbyStar]

I have been looking for a comparison video of kick pads since a long time. Thanks for doing it! I haven't tried any of those but Tama has released a really good looking one. Also Footblaster could be a great choice.

[@its_jonramirez]

Interesting! Ill have to check those out.

[@Anjrey]

Very grateful to you!

[@its_jonramirez]

Don't mention it 🙂

[@mivuboy8335]

Does the Evans Kick Pad creep away from you when you're playing heel up? I used to have a Gibraltar kick practice pad and it did it often, forcing me to practice heel down. Thanks

[@its_jonramirez]

@@mivuboy8335 It doesn’t. As long as you have it on a rug thats not too thick and have the spikes out under the pad and under the pedals it goes nowhere. I play mostly heal up

[@mivuboy8335]

@@its_jonramirez cool thanks! 😊

[@CallsignGarza]

Great video bro! Thanks for the content!

[@its_jonramirez]

Thank you for watching!

[@sideman4501]

good video but missing a verdict for me!... still not sure which to go for :')

[@its_jonramirez]

I would honestly get the Evan’s. Just my personal preference though.

[@sideman4501]

appreciate the response, was leaning that way, cheers@@its_jonramirez

[@aaronaltkid]

I bought a practice pad for my doubles and I can’t figure out how to keep it from moving away, how can I keep it from sliding out? I as well have an electric kit and it’s the same way, I do play more with my acoustic, but when I go to band practice it gets annoying that it slides out, what can I do?

[@its_jonramirez]

Hey Aaron! Ive definitely been there. Super annoying. Here's what works for me: Always have your set up on some carpet. Make sure the carpet isn't too thick. Bushy carpet or carpet thats too soft won't work. There should be some knobs on your kick pedal boards, both the left and the right, that lower little spikes them from sliding. They don't need to be all the way out, just far enough to where the pedals stay in place. If your pedals have velcro at the bottom thats an added bonus. If they don't you should be able to find Velcro strips from a store somewhere that you can peel off and stick. Im not sure what practice pad you have but so far all the ones i've come across also have the spikes, just like the pedals. Some even have the same velcro I mentioned before. Having the spikes and velcro for support on your pedals and your practice pad should keep everything stable. This setup has never really given me any problems. Hope this helps!

[@vandavis000]

Check out pearls version it's smart to the Evans but better I have 2.pearl pads

[@its_jonramirez]

Yeah! I’ve seen the Pearl one before. Not too bad either

[@FELIX-my1pu]

The biggest problem with the Evans for me, is I sink in my beaters and you can't do it with the Evans.

[@its_jonramirez]

Really? That interesting. I haven't had any issues with that myself because I also sink in my beaters typically. Maybe you could try practicing with those tennis ball beaters. I know they're a bit lighter but you might get more sinking action out of those just for practice purposes.

[@FELIX-my1pu]

@@its_jonramirez thanks... I figured I just had to adjust my Demon Direct Drive pedals. It's all good now.

[@MechaAkuma]

They are both great but they are incredibly loud and completely unsuitable for apartment practice. It very much defeats the purpose of owning them. They are also overpriced in the ballpark for 100-150 dollars.

[@luckyspray]

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