DW Workshop 5.5" RAD Bass Drum Mallet (DWSM115)

By: Drum Workshop, Inc.

The Drum Workshop 5.5 RAD Bass Drum Beater (DWSM115) is a top-tier bass drum pedal from Drum Workshop, Inc.. It is the perfect choice for any drummer looking for a pedal that offers excellent build quality, design, and durability. It is easy to assemble and is made of sturdy material that provides extended durability. Additionally, the lighter beater offers quick and fast response, and the foam striking surface enhances low frequency texture for an enhanced sound.

Key Features:

This 5.5" bass drum beater is designed to produce low frequency textures and comes with an interchangeable flat head. It's lightweight and durable, with a radius that reflects and backlights for superior visibility.
95
B2B Rating
35 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
91
Sturdiness
91
Size
93
Packaging
90
Overall satisfaction
91
Easy to assemble
91
Durability
91
Design
91
Customer support
91
Build quality
91

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Made of sturdy material that offers an extended durability
  • Comes with a lighter beater that offers a quick and fast response
  • Foam striking surface enhances low frequency texture
Cons
  • The tone may not be pleasant

Details of DW Workshop 5.5" RAD Bass Drum Mallet (DWSM115)

  • Body Material: Aluminum
  • Material: Aluminum
  • ASIN: B07PLKHGQK
  • Customer Reviews: 4.8/5 stars of 888 ratings
  • Model Name: 5.5 RAD Bass Drum Beater
  • Country of Origin: Taiwan
  • Color: Black, Silver,red
  • Item Dimensions LxWxH: 12 x 4 x 3 inches
  • Color Name: Black, Silver,red
  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,676 in Musical Instruments #5 in Bass Drum Pedals
  • Item model number: DWSM115
  • Material Type: Aluminum
  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 4 x 3 inches
  • Date First Available: March 11, 2019
  • Item Weight: 5 ounces
  • Brand: Drum Workshop, Inc.

Comments

John: Great on my double pedal.fast beaters

United States on Aug 28, 2023

Satisfied Customer: The best thing about this beater is the adjustability, from the angle, to the weight of the head.
Plus, in my opinion, you can’t go wrong with DW.

United States on Aug 23, 2023

Rachel-Liz Anderson: Kind of pricey, but worth it IMO. The ability to quickly change the amount of weight in the head of the beater along with the surface type is very handy.

For me it seems like 2 of the weights is the sweet spot.

Using them with the pdp concept series double pedal(chain drive), and though I don’t like the pedals themselves, I love these beaters.

United States on Aug 18, 2023

Jesus Antonio Villanueva Martinez: El peso está perfecto, el sonido que le saca principalmente a parches de una capa es espectacular.

Mexico on Aug 07, 2023

Wayne Fletcher: I've use several beater but this ere! I'm so comfortable with it love it.

United States on Jul 25, 2023

Jason Statham: I used to have a felt/oval beater that worked well for my "stomping" style of playing the kick. Once I started playing heel down and developing more dynamic range I switched to this beater and it is excellent. Articulates super well especially on doubles.

United States on Jun 24, 2023

Dr. G: Anders, als alle meinen Beater, dieser klingt echt sonor, fast vollständig ohne Obertöne, als wäre es ein Subbass Beater. Auch, wenn nur leise gespielt, klingt der Kickdrum tief, weich, definiert. Ein gutes Kauf. Preis OK. Benutzt wird auf eine DW MDD Pedale.

Germany on Feb 04, 2023

Francois Ansell: Went through a couple of base drum skin with a felt pedal. The rubber prevent the wear.

Canada on Aug 19, 2022

Clifton Flint: Thought it would be lighter with less noise than my current beater being used on my electric Roland TD4, however overall pleased with the improvement in noise reduction living in a condominium.

Canada on Oct 05, 2021

Jonathan Lord: I’ve tried a lot of different options but this one is the one I settled on. The four brass weights are a really really nice touch, and I ended up using three of them to get the feel that suited me. I even experimented with leaving out one at the top of the cluster Vs the bottom and there was an ever so subtle change in feel!!

Definitely worth trying to see if this matches your playing style and touch.

United Kingdom on Feb 19, 2021



DW Workshop 5.5" RAD Bass Drum Mallet (DWSM115) Evans EQ Double Bass Drum Pedal Patch, Black Nylon, EQPB2 Tama Iron Cobra HP200PTW Double Chain Drive Drum Pedal
DW Workshop 5.5" RAD Bass Drum Mallet (DWSM115) Evans EQ Double Bass Drum Pedal Patch, Black Nylon, EQPB2 Tama Iron Cobra HP200PTW Double Chain Drive Drum Pedal
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Total Reviews 35 reviews 85 reviews 34 reviews
Body Material Aluminum
Material Aluminum Synthetic Iron
ASIN B07PLKHGQK B0002D0DWK B00BBRM0EA
Customer Reviews 4.8/5 stars of 888 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 6,226 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 945 ratings
Model Name 5.5 RAD Bass Drum Beater Tama HP200PTW
Country of Origin Taiwan
Color Black, Silver,red No Silver
Item Dimensions LxWxH 12 x 4 x 3 inches 15.75 x 7.87 x 5.91 inches
Color Name Black, Silver,red Black Nylon Silver
Best Sellers Rank #3,676 in Musical Instruments #5 in Bass Drum Pedals #881 in Musical Instruments #1 in Bass Drum Pedals #6,210 in Musical Instruments #14 in Bass Drum Pedals
Item model number DWSM115 EQPB2 HP200PTW
Material Type Aluminum Synthetic Iron
Product Dimensions 12 x 4 x 3 inches 8.75 x 4 x 0.58 inches 15.75 x 7.87 x 5.91 inches
Date First Available March 11, 2019 June 26, 2006 July 22, 2014
Item Weight 5 ounces 0.352 ounces 8.8 pounds
Brand Drum Workshop, Inc. Tama
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