Detail 01
Two playing surfaces
Flip it: soft gum rubber for low rebound and wrist work, hard rubber for speed and stick control.
Product detailSKU #1315669835722
AheadAHPDL Double-Sided Practice Pad - 10 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Double-sided practice pad with a soft gum rubber side and a hard rubber side, for drummers who want both a quiet warm-up and a marching-style rebound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching players who need a stiff, high-rebound surface for chops
- Warming up backstage or in a hotel room without a kit
- Building hand speed on a slow side and a fast side
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting realistic drumhead feel and tuning
- Anyone needing a pad that mounts on a snare basket without checking size
- Players who want a quiet pad only — the hard side is loud
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Soft gray gum rubber side
Slower rebound means your hands do more of the work, which builds strength but tires you faster.
Detail 03
Hard black rubber side
Fast, sharp rebound close to a tight marching snare. Louder and harsher on the sticks.
Detail 04
1.25 in. overall depth
Thin enough to drop in a stick bag pocket or backpack rather than needing its own case.
Detail 05
Carrying handle
Grab it one-handed with sticks in the other. Useful for rehearsal-to-rehearsal drummers.
Detail 06
About 4 lb
Heavy enough to stay put on a table or lap without sliding while you play.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, mount, or sticks included — you play it on a table or lap
- 02Measured diameter is 13.75 in., wider than the 10 in. model name suggests
- 03Hard side carries more shock into wrists; alternate sides on long sessions
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I mount this on a snare stand?
There is no threaded mounting insert, so it sits on a stand basket or table rather than bolting on. Measure your basket against the 13.75 in. diameter first.
02Which side should I practice on?
Gum rubber for rudiment control and hand strength, hard rubber for speed and marching-style rebound. Most players split time between both.
03Is it quiet enough for an apartment?
The gum rubber side is fairly quiet. The hard rubber side has a sharp attack that carries through walls and floors.
04Will it damage my sticks?
Rubber pads wear stick tips faster than a drumhead, especially the hard side. Wood tips will round off over time.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Side 2 Material
- Hard black rubber
- Side 1 Material
- Soft gray gum rubber
3 detailsSize & weight
- Diameter
- 13.75 inch
- Weight
- 3.95
- Overall Depth
- 1.25 inch
6 detailsOther
- Carrying Handle
- Yes
- Product Type
- Practice pad
- Playing Surface Simulation
- Hard snare drum
- Playing Surfaces
- Double sided
- Model
- AHPDL
- Applications
- Marching, standard drumming
