Evans RF12G RealFeel - Drum Practice Pad - Drum Pad - Drummer Practice Pad - Gum Rubber, Single Sided, 12 Inch

I bought this (12") version as it had been recommended by someone who has been drumming for over 50 years. Having previously been practicing on anything around the house (tables, opened Amazon parcel boxes, the sofa etc) I felt the time had come to buy something 'proper' upon which to practice.It's very well constructed with a wooden frame, non slip base and very bouncy gum / foam practice surface. Within minutes of unboxing, my son who is already a pretty good drummer, was using it to hammer out rudiments. It actually seems good enough to have got him to drop the controls to fortnite and spend time practicing rather than running around flossing for hours on end!Seemingly well made and the teacher who had recommended it had one that has been in use 'for years' so hopefully this will last as long. Feedback off the surface is excellent and you get much more rebound than you can normally find off other household implements. It's not the cheapest but as I said it came highly recommended and I'm very happy with it.

Grandson loves it

Great little pad. It’s about the size of a dinner plate, and makes a pretty nice dull thud sound when played. It’s also really solid so will last

On first impressions, this item doesn't look like much. However, it does offer you a brilliant alternative to having to play on a drum kit - With it's gum rubber surface it offers a realistic response (similar to a snare drum) whilst heavily reducing the amount of sound produced in comparison to a drum kit. This is definitely a brilliant little item to get your hands on if you want to practice your control and speed (Sticking technique). PLUS, it fits in a regular snare stand OR it can sit on your lap wherever you are!There are only a few downsides to this item, these are:- The looks - This items looks aren't the best and it's not helped by the slap dash workmanship from the use of glue on the wood to make the rubber stick to it. This is mainly noticeable around the corners of the product as there are clear dark spots where the item has been stuck down. However, this will not affect the items performance, but from EVANS we would expect to see a higher quality finish to this...- The wood - The wood is a little rough to handle and makes the pad feel a little heavy. However, if you're going to place this onto a snare stand, this will make no difference BUT if you wish to have it on your lap it can feel a bit weighty after a while.In the future I hope the wood gets an update so future purchases will have a higher quality feel to them!OVERALLOverall, I would recommend this item to any drummer who wishes to practice their rudiments, speed and control anywhere without the restriction of the kit. This item is a very good alternative to get that similar response to a snare drum.I would recommend with this item that you practice with this in a snare stand as this will delivery the most realistic feeling in comparison to practicing sat in bed, etc.HOWEVER, if you wish to have a portable pad (to practice at work, etc.), we would recommend the 6" OR 7" version (Known as the "Apprentice") of this item as this is a more desirable size to fit in your backpack. PLUS, it has an alternative system to have on a stand. This version has a screw bottom so it can fit onto any regular cymbal stand as it won't fit in a snare stand.I hope this review is helpful to you all!

So this pad is pretty damn good, slight rebound when struck with a drumstick as you'd expect, kinda feels like hitting a drum which is the whole point, big wooden base, the rubber top does gather dirt easily but not really a problem, I love this thing, it's my go to practice pad now! Quality it great

Absolutely great pad👍loved it

A really good quality practice pad that feels solid and stays nicely in place while playing. The 12-inch size gives plenty of room to practise, while the gum rubber surface provides a satisfying rebound that works well for practising rudiments, rolls and general stick technique.It’s obviously much quieter than practising on an acoustic snare, making it ideal for practising at home without annoying everyone else!Well made, responsive and a great choice for both beginners and more experienced drummers.

Bought for my son who is 12 and learning to play the drums at school. At home he has a snare drum and uses the pad to keep the noise down, essential as we live in a maisonette! It seems to work very well in that it keeps the noise down but also provides a good feel when he uses it. It can also be used without a drum mounted directly on to the snare drum stand. So recommended, we're content with this item!

Un très bon ressenti

Good surface. Solid. Doesn't move when using it. Works well with drum stands. Good quality. Feels just like a snare drum. 100% recommend it.

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This product is good and well made, it also has a nice weight so it stays in place even when hit hard. It is a little more expensive than some brands, but I would buy it again.