Detail 01
True Pitch thread
DW's own thread pitch. Rods engage DW lugs cleanly, but won't reliably match other brands' lug threading.
Product detailSKU #1274115037761
DWTrue Pitch Tom Tension Rod 6-pack
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Six replacement tension rods for DW toms, cut to DW's True Pitch thread spec. Buy if you're replacing stripped rods or restoring a DW kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing rods stripped or bent from over-tightening
- Restoring a used DW kit with mismatched hardware
- Keeping spares in a gigging drummer's hardware bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers on non-DW kits with different rod lengths and threads
- Anyone needing rods for bass drum or snare hoops
- Players chasing a tuning fix that's actually a head problem
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
Sold as a 6-pack
Covers one 6-lug tom. An 8-lug tom or a multi-tom kit needs more than one pack.
Detail 03
Tom rods specifically
Tom rods are shorter than bass drum rods. Length is matched to tom hoop and lug depth, not universal.
Detail 04
Standard drum key head
Turns with any drum key you already own. No proprietary tool needed for install or tuning.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count your lugs first — 6-lug tom takes one pack, 8-lug takes two
- 02Washers are not part of this pack; reuse yours or buy separately
- 03Measure your existing rod length against DW tom spec before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my Pearl or Tama toms?
Not reliably. These are cut to DW's True Pitch thread and DW tom length. Other brands use different threading and rod lengths, so they may cross-thread or bottom out.
02How many packs do I need for a full kit?
Count lugs per tom and divide by six. A three-tom setup with 6-lug toms needs three packs; 8-lug toms need two packs each.
03Do these come with washers?
No. This is rods only. Reuse the washers from your old rods, or source them separately — running rods without washers chews up the hoop.
04Will new rods fix my tuning problems?
Only if the old rods are bent, stripped, or binding. If they turn smoothly and hold, the issue is usually the head, bearing edge, or hoop.
