Detail 01
Super-thin
Adds almost no mass, so it protects the head without noticeably deadening or lowering the drum's tuning.
Product detailSKU #1274115040256
AquarianSuper-Thin Single Bass Drum Kick Pad
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A thin adhesive patch for the spot where the beater hits your bass drum head. Cheap insurance against wearing a hole through it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hard kick players denting or splitting the beater impact spot
- Wood or hard plastic beaters that chew through film
- Adding a touch of click to a soft kick attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting real bass drum muffling or pitch control
- Anyone needing a full replacement bass drum head
- Tom or snare heads — this is sized for a kick beater strike
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
Single pad
One patch, sized for one beater. Double pedals hit two spots and need two.
Detail 03
Adhesive patch
Sticks directly to the batter head. It is a one-time application — peeling it off later can lift the head's coating.
Detail 04
$7.85
Costs a fraction of a bass drum head, which is the whole point of using one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One pad only — a double pedal setup needs two
- 02Clean the head so the adhesive bonds properly
- 03Position it under the beater at rest, before you play
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this change my kick sound?
Barely. It is thin enough that the main effect is a slightly firmer, clickier attack. It is not a muffling product.
02Do I need one for a double pedal?
You need two. Each beater strikes its own spot, so a single pad only covers one of them.
03Can I move it after sticking it on?
Not reliably. The adhesive is meant to stay put, and removal can damage the head's surface. Place it carefully the first time.
04Does it work with a felt beater?
Yes, though felt causes the least wear. The pad matters most with wood, plastic, or hard rubber beater faces.
