Detail 01
Metal, not nylon
Metal washers spin freely and last. Nylon versions add slight cushion and can quiet rod rattle, so pick by preference.
Product detailSKU #1273887993035
GibraltarMetal Tension Rod Washers (12-Pack)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve metal washers that sit under tension rod heads. Basic maintenance part for anyone tuning drums regularly.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing worn or missing washers during a head change
- Drummers who retune often and want rods turning smoothly
- Keeping tension rod heads from chewing into hoops
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting nylon or felt washers for damping
- Anyone needing tension rods themselves — washers only
- Hoops using a design that seats rods without washers
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
12-pack
Covers one 12-lug drum, or two sides of a six-lug drum. A full kit needs several packs.
Detail 03
Sits under the rod head
Spreads load onto the hoop and lets the rod turn without dragging, so tuning moves in even, predictable steps.
Detail 04
Washer, not a tension rod
The threaded rods are separate. This only replaces the flat ring between rod head and hoop.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Count lugs across your kit — 12 goes fast on a five-piece
- 02Check your hoop's rod holes accept a metal washer diameter
- 03Easiest to swap while heads are already off the drum
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many washers does one drum need?
One per tension rod. A 10-lug snare needs 10; a five-piece kit with heads on both sides can need over 60.
02Do washers change how a drum tunes?
They keep rods turning evenly under the head, so tension goes where you set it instead of binding at the hoop.
03Metal or nylon washers — which should I use?
Metal lasts longer and turns freely. Nylon adds a small buffer and can cut rod rattle against the hoop.
04Are tension rods included?
No. This pack is washers only. Bent or stripped rods have to be replaced separately.
