Pedal types, so many to choose, arrgghh.

[Scorpion_in_pasta]

This is just a poll to check out what you guys and gals really think is the best type of drive for a pedal, I've already made up my mind after trying each one out extensively. But it really is just preference. I'd like to know your views of which one is the best and which one you'd not want to go near in fear of catching some horrible disease! Also feel free to post your views on not only the type but the brand, Pearl, Tama, DW, axis, bla bla bla etc (I'd promise myself earlier that I'd wouldn't use a Latin word but etc is so useful I mean it has so many uses and if...), sorry to blabbler on but it's over to you.

[Scotty Mc]

I've always played a double chain pedal. For me, there is the security of extra strength (pshycological problems I think). I think it's mainly to do with, for me anyway, the availability of the item. I got my Iron Cobra secondhand. To be honest, I'm not bothered whether it is strap, etc.. but people are entitled to their opinions.

[craig]

I hope I don't sound too stupid for asking this...but what exactly is a "direct drive"? I have heard of them but never actually seen one....does anybody maybe have a pic or a link so I could see one??

[snoopfrogg7]

i only know of one direct drive pedal...its called an Axis...basically its just one piece of metal that has a beater attached to it without a cam or chain. theyre extremely fast and pretty expensive so not many people can afford or keep up with them.

but thats just my 2 cents

[snoopfrogg7]

heres the link axis pedals (http://www.axispercussion.com/)

[Yfoog]

I just looked at the Axis pedal, now thats one weird design. But if it floats the boat.

[Scotty Mc]

Quite similar to Premier's EDP Pedals. Their website is going through a re-launch so here's a picture from a store.

See what you think?

http://www.music-n-sound.com/drums/premier/edp300.jpg

[Qbs]

EDP are the best
I had a single EDP300 but the original owner who sold it to me replaced the elastometer with a spring so it wasn't as good as it should be but my friend has a EDP300 twin pedal with elastometers and it rocks!!
regards
Qbs

[MIA_Drümer]

i have a tama iron cobra jr. which is single chain, works quite well. probably switch up to a IC sr. or an eliminator sometime in the future. the problem i have with any double pedal is getting the feels of both to 'match' which is complicated by the fact that both feet aren't at the same strength. grr

[Vivi22]

I use a pedal with a double chain right now. No particular preference though. I just go by whatever feels right when I pick out a pedal.

[rockdrummer00]

I use the Iron cobra powerglide(double chain) and I love it!
and MIA drumer,nowons feet are exactly the same strength,unless if they work on there left foot just as much as there right or if they work on there right foot as much as there left...

[Clairvoyant]

DW 5002AD Delta II Accelerator Double Bass Drum Pedal with Iron Cobra adjustable felt beaters. This gives you the combination of two of the most useful features offered from these companies.

[phosty]

the new pearl eliminator has a double chain, but it doesn't act on the chains at all...cuz of the interchangeable cams, which don't have grooves for the chain to go in, it is almost like a belt drive with chains...
..but it is sooo stinkin smooth! personally, i love it.
i used to own a dw5000 double pedal with a single chain..it worked fine. i wanted to upgrade to a double chain drive for that, and thus stumbled onto the eliminator.
but yeah, it is personal preference...

smoothness vs. control vs. flexibility vs. power vs. speed vs. etc.

that's the difference in each of us.

rock on,

phosty

[SLIPKNOT1]

Originally posted by snoopfrogg7
i only know of one direct drive pedal...its called an Axis...basically its just one piece of metal that has a beater attached to it without a cam or chain. theyre extremely fast and pretty expensive so not many people can afford or keep up with them.

but thats just my 2 cents

Yamaha is now offering direct drive pedals also.

[Bigjohn]

Originally posted by snoopfrogg7
i only know of one direct drive pedal...its called an Axis...basically its just one piece of metal that has a beater attached to it without a cam or chain. theyre extremely fast and pretty expensive so not many people can afford or keep up with them.

but thats just my 2 cents

The classic Ludwig Speedking is also 'direct drive'

[drewdrums]

AXIS is the best, but as far as chain driven pedals, DW rules that group.

[Geronimo]

I think direct drive is the best, but to me axis has "no balls". Sure they are fast, but it's very hard to get a powerful sound with them. Take a strap drive pedal, put the beater length really short, tighten the springs all the way and this is how a axis feels (this however is just MY OPINION). If you trigger, this doesn't matter. This is often what many Axis speed metal drummers do, like Dmu Borgir's drummer (sorry about the spelling). Axis has great sonic beaters and u-joints on the driveshafts though. I play the Yamaha direct drive double and it's the fastest for me. A very precise feel aswell. Great for technichal or fast playing "with balls".

Chad

[Scorpion_in_pasta]

Yeah, Yamaha's flying dragon direct drive pedal is very smooth indeed, very floaty. (sorry the description sounds very pre-school)

[vanillaCOKE2k2]

double chains are quicker, quieter, and smoother.

[dblbassmaster]

Belt or Direct Drive or Double chain.

[Nagrath]

For speed and precision, direct-drive is the best there is. I use Axis A Longboards, and wouldn't touch another direct drive pedal out there. As for the comment of the Axis pedals "having no balls" that's bull, stick a heavy beater on there and you're set, I mic my kicks without a single problem.

As far as chain drive pedals, the new DW9000s are by far the smoothest there are, with ICs a close second.