TAMA DRUM Superstar Hyper-Drive

100% Maple Shells Tom Tom, Floor Tom & Snare Drum : 6ply, 5mm Bass Drum : 8ply, 7mm Our highest priority in producing the Superstar series of drums was sound. The full, powerful character and rich resonance of the Superstar drums were achieved by utilizing carefully selected maple shells and focusing intently on shell molding and the bearing edge shape. Sound Bridge High-Tension Lugs The Sound Bridge high-tension, low-mass lug was specifically designed for Superstar. Sound Bridge’s unique structure looks much like a traditional high-tension lug, but the body of the lug “floats” over the shell to minimize shell contact so the drum can resonate to its fullest. However, Sound Bridge still offers all the benefits of the traditional high-tension lug: it offsets the tension of the batter side and bottom side heads, reduces the stress on the shell, and provides greater protection to the drum shell during transport. Black Nickel Shell Hardware In Superstar Hyper-Drive, all shell hardware is finished in Black Nickel Plated. The beautiful looking produces a higher-grade sense of quality. Star-Cast Mounting System All Superstar rack toms are fitted with a Star-Cast Mounting System similar to Starclassic drums. This unique system offers total tom isolation and unhindered shell resonance without the adverse effect on tuning or complicated head changes found in less advanced suspension designs. Hyper-Drive Toms Hyper-Drive is the new standard depth size on tom toms. Its short depth creates enhanced attack, punchy sound, and quick response. And more it allows you to set up the rack toms in lower position. So, you can post the tom toms more freely. Claw Hook These claw hooks stabilize the wood hoops on bass drums and feature built-in rubber lining which helps protect the wood and maintain tuning even during long performances. Also, the new rubber spacers help protect the die-cast zinc claw hooks and tension bolts from damage when the bass drum is placed on the ground. Quick-set Tilter (US. PAT.NO.7385127) Superstar hardware kit features upgraded cymbal stands.The toothless “Quick-set” cymbal tilter lets you adjust the angle freely and hold it in position by the friction of six metal disc plates instead of gears. You’re completely free to adjust it to any angle you desire. This mechanism also has a more durable structure than the conventional gear tilter. Die-Cast Hoops (Black Nickel Plated) No other drum embodies pro features at an affordable price like Superstar. In a first for this price range, Superstar is equipped with the same zinc die-cast hoops featured on Starclassic drums. Die-cast hoops not only make tuning easier and more consistent, they also provide crisp attack, clear and resonant highs, and much more powerful rim shots.