We want you to choose the ``practice pad'' that is essential for training stick work according to your purpose!

Now, what do you think of when you think of a practice pad?

It's probably something like this?

Yamaha training pad 8 inches with stand TS01S
By far the best value for money training pad with stand!
It is moderately hard.
- Hitting surface size: 8 inches
●Stand height adjustment width: 600mm to 920mm (measured by our company)
 

Evans practice pad 6 inch single sided pad RF6GM
The Real Feel Pad is a very popular practice pad that has been popular for a long time even though it has gone through several model changes.
Both touch and rebound are excellent, and the sound deadening effect is also high, so you can practice carefully and thoroughly.
 

In most cases, the volume is much lower than that of a real taiko drum, and consideration has been given to making sure that even if you hit it with a drumstick (stick, mallet, etc.), it will not disturb those around you.

However, even if you say "practice pad" in one word, the construction varies depending on the manufacturer and product.

There are many different types of sticks (the hitting surface), including rubber, urethane, some with real drum heads, and some just plain boards.

In the first place, this practice pad is just a substitute for when you can't practice using a real drum, and no matter how realistic it is advertised as, the feel and sound of hitting it, it won't give you the same feel as the real thing.

That's why there are so many different types of practice pads out there, with features that target each of the various elements needed for practice.

Here, I will list the features that I think are necessary for a practice pad.

• High level of sound deadening that does not disturb people around you
• Proper stick bounce (rebound)
• You can clearly see the granularity of the sound when hitting the hitting surface.
• Good portability that allows you to practice immediately when you feel like it

If you think about it carefully, you might come up with more.

As I mentioned earlier, practice pads are developed with a focus on each of these necessary elements, so if you choose the wrong pad, such as if it is too quiet for practice or if you want to practice picking up the bounce of the stick but it doesn't bounce properly, there is a risk that even if you practice desperately, you won't be as effective.

I would like you to consider this when choosing a practice pad.

If you want to do rebound training with your stick, use a soft rubber or mesh head type that gives the stick a good bounce.

ProLogix Training Pad 6" Green Logix Pad 6GL
It is made of rubber material with excellent rebound properties, so you can clearly hear every hit from the pedestal. Ideal for serious practice while checking the volume and balance of each item.
 

If you want to accurately distinguish the dynamics of the hitting sound, such as practicing to match the left and right sound quality or accent training, use the hard rubber type or the type with a real head. (←You need to be careful about the volume)

Evans Attack Tile Real Feel Pad 10 inch RF10G-AT
By applying the EVANS brand's patented hardening coating technology to the surface, it improves attack, volume, and sound feedback, providing more realistic stickwork training.
 

Pearl Training Drum SD-20N
A standard hard rubber model with clearly visible stick knobs.
Since it produces a certain amount of volume, it is effective for practicing all kinds of stick work, such as controlling uniform volume and improving the stability of double strokes.
 

REMO Training pad RT-0008-00
A model that pursues a more realistic hitting feel by attaching a real head to the hitting surface.
The striking sound is loud and you can clearly hear the sound, improving accuracy in accent training, etc.
 

If you are planning on training to increase endurance or playing a drum with less bounce, such as a floor tom, use a urethane or gel type.

Zildjian THE ZILDJIAN REFLEXX CONDITIONING PAD 6 inch
There are two types of distinctive hitting surfaces, and depending on your practice, you can choose between low-repulsion and high-repulsion. The hitting surface is made of urethane material, which has better sound deadening properties than traditional training pads.
 

RTOM Moon Gel Workout Pad 7inch
The gel-like, squishy hitting surface produces the strongest sound-deadening effect, and there is almost no bounce, making it perfect for strengthening your wrist and improving your endurance.
It is more effective if used in conjunction with a regular pad.
 

In this way, by using multiple pads that suit the purpose, you will be able to improve the concentration and efficiency of your practice.

Companies such as EVANS and ProLogix offer a lineup of various types of pads with improved materials and specifications to meet various demands.

However, it is difficult to say that these pads are cheap, so when choosing a practice pad for the first time, it is important to think carefully about what kind of exercises you want to focus on.

There are also types that have multiple hitting surfaces on a single pad, so if you want something that can support a variety of exercises in a well-balanced manner, something like that might be a good choice.

There are various types of practice pads listed on the online shop's practice pad page, so please refer to the comments and think about what type of pad is right for you.

Online Shop Practice Pad Collection
This is a great ally for drummers and percussionists (both beginners and advanced players) who find it difficult to produce sounds using real instruments for their daily practice! Please choose according to the purpose of use (practice content), such as the touch of the hitting surface, rebound, volume, size, etc.
 

However, the best thing is to actually practice face-to-face with a real instrument (^^)