Most important piece of hardware

[Michaelj]

I've got a DW 9000 too, but haven't used it much lately.
Compared to the direct drive Yamaha I use, the DW feels heavy as a brick. LOL.
A well built, powerful, nice and smooth brick that glides on ball bearings,
but the weight difference is substantial any way you look at it.

I've mostly just been thinking DW and Tama as far as pedals go, but I'll certainly look into the Yamaha pedals. They don't seem to get much attention, and so I never would have really given it a thought. While trying out pedals I'll definitely be sure to keep the Yamaha in the mix as well.