Would a Demon Drive or Trick Drive Shaft/Linkage work on an Iron Cobra?

[jondrumming]

Is it the same fit? Would it make the Iron Cobra double feel like two singles? And I know Trick probably won't, but since the Demon Drive's parts are so readily available, how much would they sell the drive shaft for?

[Swol335i]

I can't speak for the DD but I know the Trick and the IC are not compatible (I own both). I would guess the Pearl isn't either though.

[Les Ismore]

Is it the same fit? Would it make the Iron Cobra double feel like two singles? And I know Trick probably won't, but since the Demon Drive's parts are so readily available, how much would they sell the drive shaft for?


Axis shaft will fit.

[jondrumming]

Axis shaft will fit.

Does the Axis shaft achieve the same feel as the Trick or Demon Drive? The whole "no latency, "no backlash", "no play" effect?

How much would one of those cost?

[Les Ismore]

Does the Axis shaft achieve the same feel as the Trick or Demon Drive? The whole "no latency, "no backlash", "no play" effect?

How much would one of those cost?

Achieve the whole "no latency, "no backlash", "no play" effect ? Axis pioneered it, were first with a zero backlash drive shaft.

The AXIS UNIVERSAL DRIVE SHAFT or UDS will let you replace those old worn out factory drive shafts from other manufacturers double pedals with the same high quality, smooth feeling drive shaft that is used on all AXIS double pedals. The U-joint adapters are made to work with most popular pedals. (Call for details).-Axis site

Under $100 (last I heard)

[dbproductionz]

I recently ordered the Axis Universal Drive Shaft from Sam Ash Music. It was listed for $107.99 with free ground shipping. I found a coupon code online, which took $20 off in the check out. Grand total of $87.99 - ordered on a Monday and arrived that Thursday.

My tama drive shaft was a mess. Tons of play in the joints, two of the lugs were stripped, and it was even a bit bend on one side. This Axis drive shaft has no play in the joints and is very smooth. My single stroke jumped 20bpm the first time I used it.

I did have to add a small shim to the master pedal side because there was some rubbing between the Axis connector and the ring at the top of the spring, but this is a minor detail for me.

[Les Ismore]

Tama's shaft is terrible. Most companies shafts have 'play' right out of the box and immediately star to wear when used, just poor designs.

Another plus with Axis pedals is their output shaft's (the piece that goes into the drive-shaft from the pedal). Axis output shaft is larger, transferring more power to the drive-shaft and ultimately the beater.