6-ply Poplar/Kapur shell

• Shells offer strength, value and enhanced presence

Rounded bearing edges

• Eliminates unwanted overtones for superior clarity

Sonic Cut shells

• Maximizes resonance, focus and clarity

Die-cast zinc tension lugs

• Die-cast lugs are designed for years of heavy duty use

1.6mm Steel Hoops

• Offers strength and durability, and even head tension

40mm spacers

• Keeps the spacing of the toms to a minimum for easier cross play and balanced weight distribution

Lightweight

• Reduced weight makes this drum suitable for all age groups

Available in #33 Pure White and #46 Midnight Black covering

• A durable finish to compliment any uniform

Competitor Snare Drum shells feature 6-ply Poplar/Kapur shells crafted by Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology. The wood combination produces excellent response in mid to low registers, as well as the full frequency tone you need for a full sounding tenor drum. Competitor Tenors prominently feature fully rounded bearing edges that provide full head to shell contact, increasing the energy transfer to the shell, and create maximum shell resonance. Competitor Series drums bring together traditional materials and legendary Pearl craftsmanship to create high quality tenors at a tremendous value.

Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology utilizes a proprietary technique for achieving the ultimate air chamber. It begins with select woods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes, milled to precise thickness with overlapping scarf joint seams, for a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s proprietary “AcoustiGlue” that permeates every pore and dries to the exact consistency of the wood for optimum resonance. Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature moulds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure to produce perfect drum shells that exhibit superior tone, optimal resonance and extreme strength.