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Uni-Lock ball joint
Angle adjusts smoothly in any direction rather than clicking into fixed steps. You can get positions gear tilters can't.
Product detailSKU #1274034489070
PearlUni-Lock Tom Holder
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pearl's ball-and-socket tom mount, allowing continuous angle and position adjustment. For drummers who can't get a tom where they want it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dialing in a tom angle that detented tilters won't reach
- Replacing a worn or seized existing tom holder
- Building a kit around non-standard tom placement
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers happy with their current tom position
- Kits using a different mount standard without an adapter
- Anyone needing the mounting post itself, not just the joint
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.
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Single-point tightening
One bolt locks the whole ball. Fast to adjust mid-setup, but that bolt has to be genuinely tight.
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Continuous adjustment
No teeth means no fixed reference. Mark your position if you want to return to it exactly.
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Under $65
Priced as a component, not a complete mounting solution. Budget for whatever post or clamp it attaches to.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the post diameter matches your existing tom arm and holder
- 02This is the joint — the tom's mounting bracket may be separate
- 03Hard playing can slip a ball joint; check tightness between sets
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between Uni-Lock and a gear tilter?
A gear tilter has teeth that lock in steps and won't slip. Uni-Lock moves freely in any direction but relies on clamping pressure.
02Will this fit my Pearl kit?
It's built to Pearl's mounting system, so it should match Pearl posts and arms. Measure your post diameter to be sure.
03Does it slip under heavy playing?
A properly tightened ball joint holds. If it creeps, the bolt isn't tight enough or the contact surfaces need cleaning.
04Can I mount a cymbal on it?
It's designed for tom mounting. Cymbal loads and leverage are different, so use a cymbal-rated arm instead.
