Evans RF-12G Practice Pad

I just love the size of that thing. I used to practice with one of the smaller versions which really helped me with my overall "hitting-accuracy", but somehow I could not get used to the small pads slowly starting to move across the tabletop while you're trying to focus on your doubles or diddles. This is why I really appreciate the size and weight of this '12"-monster'! You can even mount it on (nearly) every kind of snare drum stand. It has just the right amount of rebound to simulate a fairly tensed batter head or a cymbal. Just great. Could be a little bit more 'noiseless' for my taste, anyway: one of the best practice pads I've ever had, concerning quality, size and rebound behaviour!

Love this pad! It's a bit heavy, but the tone and rebound off of it are great. I like about the rebound that it isn't rubbery and unrealistic to that of a normal snare drum. Additionally, when playing, you can really get a good tone out of the wooden base through the stick when executing proper technique that cannot be heard within many other practice that simply focus on being "gummy" and bouncy. A practice pad is meant to allow for practice possibilities that would not exist otherwise if a person was limited only to a snare drum and its loudness. I have no issue playing this pad for hours and then playing a normal drum directly thereafter. I recommend it to everyone.