Aquarian Drum company, known for a wide variety of drum heads and a series of practice pads called Super Pads, tried to make something different called the Balance Pad.
For reasons I can't identify, they tested it at a few trade shows and ultimately decided not to move forward with the project.
There are a handful -- and I mean a handful -- of Balance Pads available in their online store, discounted to sell and labeled as a "limited edition" item. When they're gone, they're gone.
I was a big fan of their Super Pads before they did a redesign during the Covid pandemic, and I'm happy to own a couple of pre-2020 models. During the pandemic, owing largely to supply issues, they redesigned the pad and made it, well, worse. Not worth my money or time now.
Knowing that this might be an opportunity to snag an oddity, I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that I bought a Balance Pad before they disappeared.
I've also copied and pasted their photos and their ad copy about the design and purpose of the pad below, in case they pull the web page when they run out.
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The Limited Edition "Perfect Practice" Balance Pad by Aquarian Drumheads is a versatile, two-sided, three-zone practice pad designed for stand-alone use. This innovative practice tool simulates the feel of both "Tight Tuning" and "Loose Tuning" on drums, providing the right amount of rebound for effective workout sessions.
The Perfect Practice Balance Pad features the same core playing surface found in the renowned Aquarian Super Pad line of practice tools.
"Side One" mimics the tight tension of a snare drum head, making it ideal for buzz strokes and precise rudimental sticking. In contrast, "Side Two" offers two distinct zones that replicate the looser tuning of tom-toms, providing a greater challenge for building hand endurance and strength.
In addition to varying feels, the two sides combine to create three distinct tones and volume responses .
The Perfect Practice Balance Pad enhances your practice experience and makes your workout routines more enjoyable and versatile.
This model is very limited in availability.
- Two sided, multi-zone practice surface
- Tight and Loose Tuning Response
- Create effective workout routines with 3 different rebound Zones.
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I'll do a full review when it arrives.
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