Rubber grip on Drum Pedals

dkristoff · #1 02-06-2013, 04:08 PM

Hello all,
My new is Drew and i'm new to this site. I've been playing drums for over 30 years. I have a question. I have been having a problem with my feet moving around on my pedals when I am playing. I am thinking of glueing some rubber ( from a car floor mat) on the top of the pedal to give me more control sort of like a rubber sole. I "think" that Eric Singer has something like this. Has anyone ever done this or have any advice? I appreciate your thoughts.
Regards,
Drew

Anthony Amodeo · #2 02-06-2013, 04:13 PM

http://www.grippeddler.com/misc1.asp

dkristoff · #3 02-06-2013, 05:48 PM

Thank you for your help!
Drew

Pocket-full-of-gold · #4 02-06-2013, 11:18 PM

I've also seen guys using skateboard grip tape too.

dkristoff · #5 02-08-2013, 06:28 PM

Cool. Has anyone ever tried the above mentioned grips?
Thanks,
Drew

bermuda · #6 02-08-2013, 07:01 PM

Skateboard grip tape is great, you get a large piece for about $5, and it will cover 8 or 10 footboards. This package (with a 30" strip) was $3.99 at K-Mart a few years ago:

Hardware stores also have 3M stairstep grip tape available in about 4" wide widths and sold by the foot, certainly a savings there in case $5 is too much! :)

Grip Peddler is nice enough and designed for many pedals, but it's a softish rubber/foam, and wears away after some use. I've yet to wear out my skateboard tape applications.

Bermuda

dkristoff · #7 02-08-2013, 08:33 PM

Thanks Bermuda!
Drew

microkit · #8 03-03-2013, 12:50 AM

ever heard of plasti-dip? i would probably use that. skateboard grip tape will definitely work.

con struct · #9 03-03-2013, 04:22 AM

Funny. I wouldn't like it at all to have grippy pedals. It would mess me up, I think. No accounting for taste, no?

bobdadruma · #10 03-03-2013, 02:13 PM

I have found that selecting the right shoe has worked best for me.
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/s...d.php?t=104327

Mad About Drums · #11 03-03-2013, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by con struct

Funny. I wouldn't like it at all to have grippy pedals. It would mess me up, I think...

I agree J, no grippy pedals for me either...

Reggae_Mangle · #12 03-09-2013, 06:58 AM

I like to be able to move a bit too! But I've never tried something like skateboard tape, I really wonder how it would work. Might not be beneficial to styles like slide or swivel, but I imagine that if you're playing conventional heel down or heel up, it could be of benefit. Might also be good for heel-toe.

- Reggae Mangle