Best drum rug?

[beeter]

I never thought of getting one but I now realized why my set would move slightly when I beat on it. So today, Musicians Friend has the Road Runner Drum Rug on sale for $69.99. It's still too much just for a rug. Any other suggestions?

 

[SYMBOLIC DEATH]

You can go to hardware stores or department stores and buy area rugs. You do have to know how big a footprint your kit has to get the right size rug. If you opt for a smaller rug make sure that your throne and bass drum are on the rug, that way the kick wont move away from you.
My kit sits on a rubber backed "rug" that is supposed to go under large area rugs and keep them from moving when placed on hard floors. A drum rug also allows you to mark where everything is supposed to go, so set up at gigs is easier.

 

[beeter]

So any rubberized rug could work then? I'll see if Ollie's has some.

Although this one looks like it could work too, the 6'x4' version:

On-Stage Non-Slip Drum Mat Black 4x4 ft. | Musician's Friend

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/on-stage-non-slip-drum-mat

 

[Trip McNealy]

That On-Stage one is just a glorified yoga mat. Would work no doubt to prevent slippage and stuff, but eventually looks like it'll wear out or tear if your not careful. I get my drum rugs from Rugs.com - they have [mostly] every conceivable size you could need and pretty good prices.

 

[Old Dog new Cans]

I've never thought to spend that amount on a "drum" rug. I just get a 4x6 at Ebay and I'm good. Are the drum rugs actually made better? Are they made to be more "grippy"?

 

[rebonn]

Wal-Mart. One was stolen and I went back and bought another one.

 

[Frosticles]

Protection Racket Drum Rug

 

[No Way Jose]

Walmart has 5 x 7 ft. rugs on sale sometimes for about USA $ 20. Just watch and wait for a sale.