Evans RFBASS RealFeel Folding Bass Pedal Practice Pad - Kick Drum Practice Pad - Fits Single and Double Pedals - Realistic Rebound

The gum rubber side (grey) has a very nice feel, it gives a lot of rebound similar to that of a kit snare drum where as the black harder side has a marching snare-like feel to it. It is excellent for performing all 40 of the standard rudiments and is quite enough to be used in places such as a bedroom it creates little noise even with hard strokes. It can also be used on any surface as the reverse side acts as a grip to stop it moving, while the actual pad absorbs all hits so the surface being played on wont take any damage. Overall an excellent product I would recommend it to any drummer as an essential pad above any on the market currently.

Great product

I’ve been a drummer for 40 years but this is my first practice pad. I’ve been using it for about six weeks now and I can’t overstate how useful this has been in improving my sticking technique. I’ve been doing 20 minutes or so every couple of days, mainly just single and double stroke rolls. The pad has an excellent natural feel and bounce, very like a real snare drum. I’ve been placing it on a cushion or folded towel to reduce noise which works well. Definitely a highly recommended product.

On first impressions, this item doesn't look like much. However, it does offer you a brilliant alternative to having to play on a drum kit - With it's gum rubber surface it offers a realistic response (similar to a snare drum) whilst heavily reducing the amount of sound produced in comparison to a drum kit. This is definitely a brilliant little item to get your hands on if you want to practice your control and speed (Sticking technique). PLUS, it fits in a regular snare stand OR it can sit on your lap wherever you are!There are only a few downsides to this item, these are:- The looks - This items looks aren't the best and it's not helped by the slap dash workmanship from the use of glue on the wood to make the rubber stick to it. This is mainly noticeable around the corners of the product as there are clear dark spots where the item has been stuck down. However, this will not affect the items performance, but from EVANS we would expect to see a higher quality finish to this...- The wood - The wood is a little rough to handle and makes the pad feel a little heavy. However, if you're going to place this onto a snare stand, this will make no difference BUT if you wish to have it on your lap it can feel a bit weighty after a while.In the future I hope the wood gets an update so future purchases will have a higher quality feel to them!OVERALLOverall, I would recommend this item to any drummer who wishes to practice their rudiments, speed and control anywhere without the restriction of the kit. This item is a very good alternative to get that similar response to a snare drum.I would recommend with this item that you practice with this in a snare stand as this will delivery the most realistic feeling in comparison to practicing sat in bed, etc.HOWEVER, if you wish to have a portable pad (to practice at work, etc.), we would recommend the 6" OR 7" version (Known as the "Apprentice") of this item as this is a more desirable size to fit in your backpack. PLUS, it has an alternative system to have on a stand. This version has a screw bottom so it can fit onto any regular cymbal stand as it won't fit in a snare stand.I hope this review is helpful to you all!

This was a great pad obviously good quality and sturdy materials/build, but it was a little small for a beginner tbh, especially a clumsy one like me! so was returned. I suspect it'd be fab for practice on the move as it's small enough for luggage/work bags etc.Probably come back to this one when my skills improve :)

Excellent quality. Very responsive to all drumstick types and playing styles. Portable. Sits well on snare drum stand. Perfect practice partner without annoying the neighbours!! Recommend.

Does the job

I would recommend this drum pad for practicing paradiddles and rudiments. Its very good for the price