roncadillac
Platinum Member
Ok so I’m assuming you think even the Iron Cobra 900’s & DW5000’s would be overkill for me?
If so, it seems like the Cobra 600’s, DW-3000’s and Pearl Demonator 932’s are comparable step downs from those higher end ones. The Pearl’s seem to consistently get “best bang for your buck” reviews.
Drum Workshop, Inc. 3000 Series Bass Drum Pedal, Double (DWCP3002) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H8Z732/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6PclFb7QN43DY
Tama Iron Cobra 600 Series Double Bass Drum Pedal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCEKISM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OQclFbPFSBCS2
Pearl P932 Demonator Right Footed Single Chain with Interchangeable Cam Powershifter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BIBBJ46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eRclFb5J59Y9Z
You can never go wrong with Pearl, everything they make is quality and comes with a lifetime warranty. I never liked their previous eliminator line but that has it's own strong following and the new demon variants are supposed to be even better.
IC600, I already spoke about those so I won't say all that again but I can say this: the 600 line is basically a rebranding of what was the 'original' lines of Iron Cobra, they are fantastic pedals at a great price (less then switching back to the bulky beaters, I like the flat beaters). The 900 line has a bunch of extra features that, IMO, aren't necessary at all. Like a second spring under the footboard to help it return faster... Pedals have been fine without this for 100 years and you can always just tighten your main drive spring.
To me, DW pedals always felt more sturdy but much more sluggish... Possibly due to their rounded cams. I like more aggressive cams like Tama uses. Many people swear by dw5000 and 9000 pedals and they are arguably the industry standard in 'pro pedals' but just like Tama and pearl, the higher lines are just extra features to justify their higher cost. The dw3000 line gives you most of the features and stability at a lower price, I wouldn't look past that line.