NEW! Mapex Raptor Direct Drive - Sneak Peek

Just a note to anyone considering the DW 9000. I loved the engineering, but it felt like it didn't hit as hard or fast as an Eliminator. Swapped out the beater from the Pearl and the IC and it felt better. When I got home I pulled a felt beater off an old Speed King and even it felt better. Decided on a set of Trick V1. DW uses the same beater on all the ones I saw, at the level (cost) of the 9000, I think they could do better.
 
I find it surprising that Mapex would release another new pedal so soon after the Falcon. I wonder if Tama is going to come out with a response to this as well....

Still happy with my Demon Drives :)

-Jonathan

Exactly what i was thinkin!

+1 for Demon Drives too lol love mine!
 
It looks to me like the Raptor is simply the direct drive version of the Falcon. It probably isn't that simple, but apart from the lack of a chain I can' t see any other differences.

It doesn't include the Falcon hoop clamp either to stop the pedal lifting off the floor when tilting your bass drum.
 
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