felt or plastic beater with roland kick drum kd-9?

[grohl]

HI,

Looking for opinions on felt vs plastic beater from single pedal.i used plastic side from beater and has made dent(kd-9). what is better for protection?

thank's

[Pimenta]

Man.... I would used Plastic beater with a bass drum patch. I have always used it and so far.... So good...

Pim

[jpsquared482]

Felt is known to tear apart mesh and some report the same with KD-9 fabric. For the best protection, use plastic and a kick patch.

[yzf125]

Buy a Remo Falam Slam patch and then use whatever beater you want. Been using one on my A to E kit for several years now with no problems.

[Tazed]

What he said^ 😉

[simmo0916]

I have been using a felt beater for a while - you should see the state of the inside of the KD9 from using it! How it still triggers is beyond me. Gave it a good clean out, and now Im on a plastic beater. Won't use felt again!

[John.b]

I commented on this before. My felt hammers were digging holes in my rubber KD8 so I wrapped the heads in plastic adhesive insulation tape. Been fine for years now.

[grohl]

sorry for bad english...
thank's for responses!!!but of the foam the center it's has subsided!!!What to do?now Im on a plastic beater.i put a kick patch(falam)?remo or gibraltar?

[grohl]

i bought a kick patch gibraltar ,what side i use(felt or plastic side???

the plastic side it's very noisily ((( ... the felt side it's save with this patch?

[yzf125]

As I stated, With a patch you can use ANY side of the beater. I would advise you that the Gibraltar patch you purchased wont stay stuck for too long before it starts coming off, thats why I recommended the " Remo Falam slam " I have had the same one one my mesh DIY kick drum for over 6-7 years now with no problems.

[bud7h4]

Falam Slam is what I use too, but I also like the Aquarian patches - extra thin and regular both work well for me.

[TangTheHump]

Grohl and Everyone,

To handle wear problems with the KD-9, I created a user replaceable head that fits and plays like it was built as part of the unit. The result protects the KD-9 surface, reduces noise, provides even better feel, and provides a user replaceable head. I wanted to use a felt beater, which is what I do now without problem. The thread (below) isn't mine, but my solution is posted near the end. Look for TangTheHump and you'll see it.

My KD-9 is Falling Apart
http://www.vdrums.com/forum/general/...-falling-apart

[chasmanian]

what size Remo Falam Slam patch should I get for my Roland KD-9?
2.5 inch or 4 inch?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Remo-Falam-S...item1e9a6b092a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Remo-Bass-Dr...item418fdf565f

[TangTheHump]

Chasmanian,

If you go the Remo Falam Slam Patch route, either size (2.5 or 4 inch) will work. Myself, I'd be tempted to go with the 4 inch size because there's more surface area and thus more glue attaching the patch to the KD-9's surface. Plus, the larger surface area allows double pedal use and greater placement variance with a single pedal. Another option for double pedal use is two 2.5 inch patches. The KD-9 is about 5.5 inches across its surface so single 2.5, single 4, and double 2.5 configurations all work. If you're using a double pedal with two of Roland's beaters, there's plenty of room on the 4 inch patch. With 3rd party beaters (which are typically larger than Roland beaters), you may be a bit cramped for space with two on the 4 inch patch so the double 2.5 is a better choice for that situation. Measure the size and spacing of your beaters before making a decision. For single pedal use, while I prefer the 4 inch patch, the 2.5 works fine, also.

[chasmanian]

you so rock brother.
thank you very much for your excellent generous reply.
I have only a single pedal.
but based on what you said. I am definitely ordering the 4 inch.