Detail 01
Heel-less footboard
The heel plate is cut away. Less mass under the foot, but heel-down and heel-toe technique are off the table.
Product detailSKU #1316478177155
DWHeel-Less Bass Drum Single Pedal With Bag
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single bass drum pedal from DW with a heel-less footboard and a carrying bag, for players who ride the pedal on the ball of the foot.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who play toe-down and never use the heel
- Faster single-foot work where footboard weight matters
- Gigging players who move a pedal between kits
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heel-down players — the footboard has no heel section
- Drummers wanting a double pedal for two-foot patterns
- Anyone still figuring out their foot technique
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 pedal
One beater, one footboard. Double-kick patterns need a double pedal or a second pedal and drum.
Detail 03
Carrying bag included
You can throw it in a car or on a plane without a separate hardware case.
Detail 04
DW pedal hardware
Standard DW beater and hoop clamp, so beaters and drum-key adjustments swap with other DW pedals.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bass drum, no double-pedal linkage, no spare beater in the box.
- 02Heel-less means committing to toe-down playing — try the technique first.
- 03Check your bass drum hoop thickness so the clamp seats fully.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I play heel-down on it?
No. There's no heel plate to rest on. This pedal is built for toe-down playing on the ball of the foot.
02Can it be converted to a double pedal?
It ships as a single with a bag. Adding a second side means buying a matching left-side pedal and linkage if DW offers one for this model.
03Will it fit any bass drum?
It clamps to a standard bass drum hoop. Very thick or unusually shaped hoops may need the clamp opened wider — check before you buy.
04Why go heel-less?
Less footboard mass to move, which some players find faster and more responsive. The tradeoff is losing heel-down and heel-toe options.
