Drumsticks & Accessories

Drumsticks and Accessories

Choose a practice pad for hands or feet

Match the working surface, its size and the support under it to the exercises you actually practice.

Choose a playable area

A small pad such as the 6-inch RealFeel gives you a compact target for alternating strokes. A 12-inch surface leaves room to spread out. Compare the surface size separately from pad thickness, the shape of the base and the overall carrying size.

Check how the pad is supported

An elevated setup needs a matching thread or a documented basket fit. Evans specifies an 8 mm insert on the 6-inch RF6GM. Check that fitting on your stand before ordering. A grippy or soft underside supports the pad on a table and may be different from the playing surface.

Know which sides you can strike

A single-sided pad has one playing surface. If your routine calls for two kinds of rebound, look for a genuinely reversible model with both surfaces specified. Read which material is on each side instead of guessing from the color or finish.

Make room for pedal practice

For foot technique, choose a pad that is made to receive a pedal and check how the pedal clamps to it. A hand pad with a stand thread solves a different problem. Confirm the dimensions and contact material before pairing a bass practice pad and beater.

Source documentation

Guide questions

What should I test if the pad shifts on my desk?

Check the size of the support area and the material under the pad. If you need a stand, confirm its mounting system before changing pads.

Can the mounting insert tell me which stand to buy?

Use the thread size on the pad and verify the mating fitting on the stand. A matching dimension and the intended mounting type matter together.

Should I choose a kit mute if I primarily play on a tabletop?

If you want a dedicated surface, compare its playing area and support. A rubber mute can also sit flat if the maker lists that use.

Which accessory suits the job?

  1. The RF6GM is a compact 6-inch pad with an 8 mm insert. The RF12D offers a broader 12-inch layout and two playable faces. Choose based on how you want to support the pad and how much room you need.

    Evans RealFeel 6-Inch Mountable Practice Pad ↗Evans RealFeel 12-Inch Two-Sided Practice Pad ↗

  2. The 6-inch RealFeel has a horizontal gum-rubber playing face. The HHPBASS mounts on a cymbal stand for vertical marching bass hand strokes. Choose by the orientation and technique you practice.

    Evans RealFeel 6-Inch Mountable Practice Pad ↗Vic Firth Heavy Hitter Marching Bass Practice Pad ↗

  3. The RF6GM has an 8 mm stand insert. Vic Firth also describes its rubber drum mutes as thin pads when placed on a hard surface. Choose the practice pad if you need to raise it to a consistent height.

    Evans RealFeel 6-Inch Mountable Practice Pad ↗Vic Firth MUTEPP3 Drum and Cymbal Mute Prepack ↗

  4. The six-inch RealFeel has one gum-rubber face and an 8 mm threaded insert. The Vic Firth six-inch model has a softer grey face and a harder black face. Choose by the support and response you need.

    Evans RealFeel 6-Inch Mountable Practice Pad ↗Vic Firth 6-Inch Double-Sided Practice Pad ↗

  5. The RF12G has a single gum-rubber face. The RF12D is reversible. Choose the second model when you want to switch faces without carrying two pads.

    Evans RealFeel 12-Inch Single-Sided Practice Pad ↗Evans RealFeel 12-Inch Two-Sided Practice Pad ↗

  6. The RF6D and RF12D each offer two playing faces. The smaller pad is compact for centered sticking, and the 12-inch version gives more room for wide patterns.

    Evans RealFeel 6-Inch Two-Sided Practice Pad ↗Evans RealFeel 12-Inch Two-Sided Practice Pad ↗

  7. The seven-inch Apprentice uses gum rubber and the 10-inch Attacktile adds a coated layer. Both document an 8 mm fitting. Compare the area and the contact while checking your stand.

    Evans RealFeel Apprentice 7-Inch Practice Pad ↗Evans RealFeel Attacktile 10-Inch Practice Pad ↗

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