I obtained this pad through some trading with a drum buddy who spends a fair amount of the year in his native Britain, and for whom it would easier to obtain the pad. Thanks, Adam!
The pad is a basic, but very nicely made, 1/8"-rubber-on-MDF model.
Its clean lines and finished look are made impressive by a plate that reads, "The Regimental," the model name for this pad, and by a finish in the colors and design of British livery found on regimental drums in the British military. It's a very handsome pad.
The feel of the light tan rubber is responsive without being too bouncy, and the base is made of a very fine-grained MDF or wood fiber material that looks like it would hold up to regular use.
I think this pad could be useful for both the American rudimental AND pipe styles of drumming because the rubber is thin enough to give immediate feedback. As in all things, Your Mileage May Vary.
Another nice thing about this pad is its somewhat compact size; the 9 3/4" base is home to a 7 1/2" rubber surface, meaning it fits nicely in a backpack or carry-on travel bag. It is lighter in weight, but the generous non-skid surface on the underside insures that it will stay put on a tabletop or desk without issue. And it's on the quiet side, which will make the neighbors happy.
And the bonus piece-de-resistance is that you can order a customized nameplate to swap in, which I did. It takes an Allen key to remove the stock nameplate and two screws will hold your nameplate in place.
My pad retailed for 42 pounds and change before shipping.
(I saved on shipping by having a friend who could pick one up while in the UK and then send it to me once back in the USA.)
I'll be taking the pad on tour with me this winter, and look forward to chopping each morning on it.
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