Re: Trick pedalsworth the price?
I think I did a post about the TRICK Pedals late last summer on the forum.
My own personal research included the DW9000 (I own the single), DW5000, Pearl DD, AXIS.
I was particularly interested in the quality and durability of the DOUBLE pedals. I figured that with enough practice, I could make any of these pedals fly. Plus, I've seen some great drummers fricken rock some ugly pedals. So a lot of it's on the drummer anyways.
My research revealed that there was always something loosening, breaking or squeaking with the pedals over time. However, I did not find much dirt on the TRICK pedals.
Truly a precision instrument crafted in the U.S.A. out of AL13 aerospace alloy. Remarkable Internal Spring technology that you can reach down in between songs and adjust with 1 hand. Same technology used on automobile camshafts. Here is a review on the Dominator Double pedals:
http://www.uberproaudio.com/articles/14/591-trick-drums-dominator-double-pedal-review
The BD pedal is most abused and thrashed item on the set. It actually gets stomped on everyday! Go quality first based on your research.
Now your research may not include testing out one of these badboys at the local shop. No one ever carries them! Not even GC or my local music store. They are a special order item. I opted for the Dominator Double pedal because of affordability (try to say that in a TRICK review!).
That sucka is crafted so precise! The drum keys fit so precisely onto each adjusment bolt with a tight fit. Not so on my DW9000. Amazing U-joint shaft on the double pedals. Zero latency and no play. Slave feels just like the master pedal. Direct linkage - so keep that in mind, along with either the longboard or shortboard. Like
bermuda says, get your feet on them to try the "feel"
I like them. The AXIS, DD, DW, TAMA, are all nice pedals. It depends how you measure the price of quality (or even perception of quality).
TRICKs are expensive pedals. But top notch IMO...