Detail 01
2.25 in. / 58 mm length
Measured on the shaft. Too long and it bottoms out in the lug; too short and it won't reach with the head seated.
Product detailSKU #1274115065020
Sound Percussion LabsTension Rods 6-Pack 2.25 in. / 58 mm
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Six replacement tension rods, 2.25 in. long, from Sound Percussion Labs. For rebuilding a drum with stripped, bent, or missing rods.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing rods stripped from over-tightening or cross-threading
- Restoring a used kit that came in with mismatched hardware
- Keeping spares for a drum that goes out to gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drums needing a different rod length than 2.25 in.
- Anyone unsure of their lug thread — the wrong pitch will bind
- Drummers wanting a full lug or hoop replacement
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
6-pack
Covers one head on a six-lug drum, or half the rods on a ten-lug snare. Count your lugs before ordering.
Detail 03
Tension rod only
Washers, hoops, and lugs aren't part of this. Reuse your existing washers or replace them separately.
Detail 04
Standard drum thread
Fits common lug threading. Vintage and imported drums sometimes use a different pitch that will not engage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Compare against an existing rod for length and thread before ordering
- 02Washers are not included — missing washers chew up the hoop
- 03A drum key is needed for install; not part of this pack
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many rods do I need for one drum?
Count the lugs, then double it if you're replacing both batter and resonant sides. A six-lug tom needs twelve rods for a full rebuild.
02Will these fit my drum?
They fit standard lug threading at 2.25 in. length. Pull one existing rod and compare length and thread before ordering.
03Are washers included?
No. Reuse yours if they're flat and unworn, or buy new ones. Running rods without washers damages the hoop.
04Why did my old rod strip?
Usually cross-threading — starting the rod at an angle — or over-tightening. Start every rod by hand before reaching for the key.
