Evans RealFeel - Drum Practice Pad - Drum Pad - Drummer Practice Pad - Gum Rubber, Single Sided, Stand Mountable, 7 inch

Less than ten minutes out of the box this pad had become one of the best drum related purchases I have ever made.Over the years I have had or tried several different types of practice pads. I was recently looking for a new practice pad and ran across this one here on Amazon. I was intrigued by the "two sides-two feels" claim, and after reading some of the reviews decided to give it a try. It arrived quickly and was well packaged. I immediately pulled out my Tama Roadpro snare stand and gave it a try. I was in love from the very first paradiddle. This pad is very well made, looks great and seems as though it will hold up well over time. It is sturdy and weighs just enough to be stable sitting on the table instead of my stand.The two sides: The grey or gum rubber side has a slightly textured surface, is very quite and offers excellent rebound. The black side has a firmer feel to it. It is definitely louder than the grey side and offers less in the way of rebound. I like this side when practicing rudiments as the lack of rebound really makes you work at it.I would recommend this practice pad to any drummer. I would highly recommend this pad to anyone looking for a quiet way to practice and beginning drummers.

The Evans Attacktile is excellent. Cleaner and more defined articulation than the Evans Real feel practice pad. Has some rebound and is not overly spongy. Similar to a snare tuned mid-high. The surface is easy to keep clean. Also, the pad is not too heavy to travel with. I hope they make a 6” and a larger round one with a rim. The noise level is higher than the basic RealFeel and higher in pitch, but not so loud that it would disturb others in a different room. Not quite as glass like as the Vic Firth slim pad which is even better for crisp high bpm practice. Buy one of the AttackTile pads today and you’ll be very happy with it! It is a step up from the Evans basic RealFeelPad. Using Pads and sticks that you like will lead to more practice time , so it’s well worth the investment. A+ product.

Evans is a makes a great drum pad. Quality, durability, etc. are great. It's a great way to practice without taking up space.

The Evans RealFeel Drum Practice Pad is a fantastic tool for drummers who want to practice their skills without disturbing others or damaging their equipment. This practice pad is made with high-quality materials and is designed to feel and respond like a real drumhead.It features a natural gum rubber playing surface, which gives drummers a realistic feel when practicing their drumming techniques. The pad also has a sturdy base, which provides a stable playing surface that doesn't slip or move around while in use.What's great about it is that it's portable and easy to take with you on the go. The pad is lightweight and compact, making it easy to store in your drum bag or backpack. This makes it a great tool for drummers who want to practice their skills while traveling or on the go.

Is very good for beginners.

Back in the 1980s I did some drum corps drumming, but haven't done much since. I decided, on a whim, to pick up a pair of sticks and a practice pad and see if I had any chops left, so I grabbed this Evans pad, and I'm glad I did. The size is nice, you can't put it in your pocket, but you can throw it in a backpack or other small bag. Having two sides is great. The light grey side is softer rubber so more bounce, the dark side feels more like the tight kevlar heads of my DCI days, so that's the only one I use. Bonus to that is that the soft rubber side grabs better to the surface it's on, keeping it in place better. That said, the dark side is considerably louder than the light, and someone doing any serious drumming on the black side is going to be heard throughout the house, or wherever, unless behind closed doors. The light side is actually very quiet. I've been drumming pretty heavily on it since I got it a few weeks ago, and it still looks like new, so the durability seems great. Happy with my Evans pad, now if I can just get my chops back.

Overall this is a quality lightweight and versatile pad. The rebound is nice and I'm able to use for anything from marching to drum set practice. Brushes feel really nice with it when I used a pair of Steve Gadds. Definitely worth the price and it is small enough to bring on the bus to a football game and hack away in the stands.

Nice feel and not terribly loud!