Detail 01
Wood beater head
Hard, low-give surface. More attack and less low-end bloom than felt, and it stays consistent as it wears.
Product detailSKU #1273887993061
GibraltarWood Bass Drum Beater Long
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Long wood bass drum beater for a kick pedal. For drummers who want a warmer, drier attack than a felt or plastic beater gives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers chasing a woody, defined kick attack in rock or funk
- Adding click through a dense band mix without a trigger
- Cheap way to change kick tone without swapping heads
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a soft, round thud — use felt instead
- Anyone worried about denting a thin or vintage kick head
- Drummers who need the beater to come with a pedal
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
Long shaft
Beater sits higher on the head, changing the strike point and giving a slightly heavier, slower feel underfoot.
Detail 03
Beater only
Swaps into an existing pedal's beater clamp. The pedal, spring and footboard stay as they are.
Detail 04
Under $30
Cheapest real change you can make to kick sound short of a new head or new pedal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No pedal included — this replaces the beater on a pedal you already own.
- 02Check your pedal's beater rod diameter accepts a standard shaft before ordering.
- 03Wood on a bare head will mark it; a kick patch is worth adding.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit any bass drum pedal?
It mounts in a standard beater clamp, which most pedals use. Measure your existing beater shaft and compare before buying if your pedal is unusual.
02Will a wood beater damage my bass drum head?
It hits harder than felt and will wear a spot over time. Use an impact patch on the head and it is not an issue.
03Wood or felt beater?
Wood gives more attack and click, felt gives a rounder, softer thud. Wood cuts better in loud rooms, felt sits back in quieter music.
04Why the long version?
The longer shaft raises the strike point and shifts the feel slightly heavier. Some players prefer where it lands on a larger kick drum.
