DW SM101 Two-Way Bass Drum Beater Review

The DW SM101 Two-Way Bass Drum Beater is one of my favourite bass drum beaters on the market. What I really like about this kick beater is that it has an excellent build quality, and it has a heavy weight that feels really good to play.

This versatile bass drum beater offers two playing sides. The plastic side produces a greater attack with more bass drum ‘click’, whilst the felt side offers a softer, traditional sound and feel.

This is a universal sized kick beater and it will fit inside all bass drum pedals.

This DW bass drum beater achieves a powerful sound out of a kick drum thanks to the weight and size of the beater head.

Whether you like to play pop, jazz, or rock-solid grooves – the DW two-way kick beater is a versatile beater that feels great underfoot. It’s the choice of professional drummers around the world and it’s my top pick as the best bass drum beater for all types of players.

Tama Accu-Strike Bass Drum Beater Review

The Tama Accu-Strike Bass Drum Beater is a brand new and innovative kick drum beater that has been designed to be the best bass drum beater on the market.

This kick beater is Tama’s top of the range beater that offers a superior performance and has an exceptional lifespan – lasting much longer than competitor’s kick drum beaters.

This kick beater uses a butadiene rubber impact material that will not wear down like traditional felt beaters are expected to.

The unique material also produces a great level of attack and punch from the kick drum, whilst offering a consistent and responsive bass drum feel.

The Tama Accu-Strike beater is an excellent invention by Tama and it has the perfect balance of power and punchiness, combined with an incredible level of resistance to wear.

Trick Drums Dominator Bass Drum Beater Review

The Trick Drums Dominator Bass Drum Beater is a premium, all-metal kick drum beater that is constructed of solid aluminium for a perfectly balanced and powerful feel.

This kick drum beater feels perfectly weighted and is a joy to play. It’s a very high quality unit and although it is pretty lightweight, it packs an enormous punch!

If you have never played a kick drum pedal with a metal beater you will be pleasantly surprised by how good they feel to play. Although it is rather lightweight it feels very solid and balanced, and it delivers a solid impact.

This is one of the best bass drum beaters that I personally love. It offers a heavy feel despite it being a lightweight beater. It looks and sounds fantastic, and has the perfect balance of speed and power.

Pearl B-300W Wood Bass Drum Beater Review

Next for review we have the Pearl B-300W Wood Bass Drum Beater, and this is a top-of-the-range, premium kick drum beater that has been designed to deliver maximum power and a heavier, controlled feel during play.

This bass drum beater is Pearl’s flagship model and it has been designed with Pearl’s innovative Control-Core anti-vibration elastomer core for a smooth playing response.

This wood bass drum beater benefits offers a brighter attack when compared to felt beaters, and it is incredibly durable as it will never wear down.

The Pearl B-300W bass drum beater is pretty expensive, but it is one of the best bass drum beaters on the market. It feels great to play and it delivers a bright and punchy sound.

If you are hunting for a wood bass drum beater, this is a brilliantly designed product that has an excellent weight and feel; and it is perfect for all styles of music.

PDP PDAX101 Two-Sided Bass Drum Beater Review

The PDP Two-Sided Bass Drum Beater is an affordable yet well-designed bass drum beater with a universal fit, meaning that it will work with any bass drum pedal.

This PDP bass drum beater offers excellent value for money, and it’s the best bass drum beater to buy on a budget. It is superior to any other kick drum beater in the entry-level price range.

It feels great to play, and it comes equipped with a versatile two-sided beater head; allowing you to choose between a traditional felt side for a softer sound or a firm plastic side with a brighter punch.

Despite its affordable price tag, this kick drum beater certainly delivers a lot of attack, and I’m pleased with the overall construction of the product.

If you are looking for a budget kick drum beater, this is the best bass drum pedal for the money and is superior to all of the other cheap competitor beaters out there online.

Gibraltar Wood Bass Drum Beater Review

The Gibraltar Wood Bass Drum Beater is a budget priced wood kick drum beater that fits most peals. It features a solid hardwood head that delivers a bright and punchy attack.

This is a great value kick drum beater that works brilliantly for acoustic and electronic drum sets alike. The wood beaters add a little more weight compared to felt beaters, and therefore allows you to play with more power underfoot.

If you are looking for a wood beater at an affordable price that delivers lots of cutting attack, this is going to be the best bass drum beater to suit your needs.

Gibraltar Felt Bass Drum Beater Review

Next up for review is the Gibraltar Felt Bass Drum Beater, which is a conventional style circular felt bass drum beater that serves well for a variety of musical styles.

This is an affordable bass drum beater that is inspired by a classic design, and it produces both a warm and punchy kick drum sound. The felt used in construction is very dense meaning it has a strong resistance to wear and tear.

The beaters are fairly heavy and they produce a classic, old school sound. They also feel nice to play, and overall this is a good investment for anyone looking to upgrade their stock bass drum beater.

Vater Vintage Bomber Bass Drum Beater Review

Up next we have the unique Vater Vintage Bomber Bass Drum Beater – and this is designed to replicate the soft and boomy bass drum tones of the great jazz era.

It’s a distinctive looking and sounding kick drum beater that makes this the perfect gift for jazz/motown drummers.

This bass drum beater is constructed with a cork center, wrapped with a soft and puffy synthetic cover that emulates the original lamb’s wool beaters that helped forge the iconic jazz bass drum sound.

The Vater Vintage Bomber has been designed in collaboration with legendary drummer Otis Brown III, to produce feathery and light jazz bass drum tones.

When using the Vintage Bomber beater compared to a conventional plastic or felt beater, there is a noticeable difference. It creates a warm and boomy sound and it works perfectly for dynamic and lighter playing.

If you are looking for the best bass drum beater for classic rock, motown, jazz or R&B, this is an excellent beater for you!