Detail 01
Single impact pad
Covers one beater strike point. A double pedal hits two spots and needs two pads.
Product detailSKU #1274115064914
Sound Percussion LabsSPA03 Single Impact Bass Drum Click Pad
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A stick-on pad for the batter head where the bass drum beater strikes. Protects the head and firms up the attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stopping a beater from wearing through a bass drum head
- Adding click for players who need attack in a live mix
- Felt beaters that sound too soft and diffuse
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a warm, thuddy bass drum with no click
- Anyone chasing more low end rather than more attack
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
Adhesive-backed
Sticks straight to the head. Removing it later can leave residue or lift the head's coating.
Detail 03
Adds a hard surface at the strike point
Sharpens the attack, so the kick cuts through guitars and cymbals without turning the mic up.
Detail 04
Mounts on the batter head, not the reso
Goes on the head you actually strike. It does nothing on the front head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Position it while the pedal is set up — beater height changes the strike point
- 02One pad only; double pedal players need a second
- 03Mark and clean the head before sticking; repositioning weakens the adhesive
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work with a double pedal?
One pad covers one beater. Buy two and place each under its own beater, or you'll wear the head where the second one lands.
02Will it change how my kick drum sounds?
Yes, slightly. The hard strike surface adds click and attack. Body and low end stay largely the same.
03Can I move it after it's on?
Not reliably. The adhesive is strongest on first application, so set your pedal and mark the beater's contact point before sticking it down.
04Does it work with a felt beater?
Yes, and it's a common pairing. The pad adds the attack a felt beater lacks while still protecting the head.
