Direct drive second tier

drummingman

drummingman

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So we all know that Axis, Trick, and Peal are the big dogs when it comes to direct drive pedals (I know that other manufacturers also have direct drives, but those are the three when I think of direct drive personally). I was wondering how some of the other direct drives from other companies stack up against the big boys. Like the Gibraltar G class direct drive, or the Mapex falcon direct drive for example. Do any of these second tier direct drive pedals even come close to the big dogs?
 
I think the Tama dyna-sync might also be a DD pedal, but I'm not sure about that.

I think Trick and Axis stand out because they were one of the first companies to make C&C'd pedals that had a longboard option and look drastically different from other pedals. Now there's a number of smaller companies doing it, like ACD, and the polish company that I'm not going to try and spell, but they're still pricey pedals.
There's also unknown companies making copy cat pedals that there was a thread about, but they have an unknown track record.
 
drummingman said:
So we all know that Axis, Trick, and Peal are the big dogs when it comes to direct drive pedals (I know that other manufacturers also have direct drives, but those are the three when I think of direct drive personally). I was wondering how some of the other direct drives from other companies stack up against the big boys. Like the Gibraltar G class direct drive, or the Mapex falcon direct drive for example. Do any of these second tier direct drive pedals even come close to the big dogs?
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You forgot to mention the Speed King in the tier 1a 😎
 
drummingman said:
That is one of the pedals that I’ve been really looking at since I just switched to Yamaha Drums. I tend to angle my foot out a little bit to the right and I worry that I’ll accidentally step on the tension knob adjuster. Is that something you’ve had an issue with?
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Hahaha I also tend to angle to the right, and I haven’t stepped on it yet… but the footboard can be a bit slippery without shoes.
And the beaters are just ok, but the mechanics are mint
 
drummingman said:
So we all know that Axis, Trick, and Peal are the big dogs when it comes to direct drive pedals (I know that other manufacturers also have direct drives, but those are the three when I think of direct drive personally). I was wondering how some of the other direct drives from other companies stack up against the big boys. Like the Gibraltar G class direct drive, or the Mapex falcon direct drive for example. Do any of these second tier direct drive pedals even come close to the big dogs?
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The difference between those (The Pearl and the Trick) is that they have that shaft that prevents the slave pedal from feeling like a slave pedal. Believe it or not that makes a huge difference already.
 
SYMBOLIC DEATH said:
I think the Tama dyna-sync might also be a DD pedal, but I'm not sure about that.

I think Trick and Axis stand out because they were one of the first companies to make C&C'd pedals that had a longboard option and look drastically different from other pedals. Now there's a number of smaller companies doing it, like ACD, and the polish company that I'm not going to try and spell, but they're still pricey pedals.
There's also unknown companies making copy cat pedals that there was a thread about, but they have an unknown track record.
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Czarcie Kopito (Devil's Hoof) that is the polish company.

www.czarciekopyto.com

Czarcie Kopyto | Custom Drum Pedals

Custom Drum Pedals
www.czarciekopyto.com www.czarciekopyto.com
 
SYMBOLIC DEATH said:
I think the Tama dyna-sync might also be a DD pedal, but I'm not sure about that.

I think Trick and Axis stand out because they were one of the first companies to make C&C'd pedals that had a longboard option and look drastically different from other pedals. Now there's a number of smaller companies doing it, like ACD, and the polish company that I'm not going to try and spell, but they're still pricey pedals.
There's also unknown companies making copy cat pedals that there was a thread about, but they have an unknown track record.
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This company is Korean (and very small apparently) but their offerings look great:

www.altunedrums.com

Drum Pedals | ALTUNE

www.altunedrums.com www.altunedrums.com

I believe those come with chain, strap and direct drive plates out of the box (hence the 3 in 1).
 
The Mapex Falcon is a great pedal. I own one and love it. It can also be a "3-in1", as you can get a strap or chain drive conversion kit for it for pretty cheap. Installing the new drive is as simple as loosening two screws, putting the new drive in and reassembling the screws.
 
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