Feature:
The pedals come with extra springs, hex wrench and a few other odds and ends. Essentially everything about these pedals can be adjusted to suit your tastes. It also comes with a drum key that fits into a plastic holder on the left pedal, a very nice touch because I am notorious about misplacing my key!
Quality:
Legendary TAMA quality. Finish is just what you would expect from TAMA. All my kits are TAMA and this is the perfect complement to them. The pedals and associated hardware are very robust, and the double chain design will assure many years of play. The carrying case is a very nice bonus. I gig a lot with these pedals and before getting these, I used to toss my DW pedals into my equipment bag, not the best thing to do. The only concern I have is the mounts for the beater pads are plastic. They seem robust enough but I am not sure how long they will last. New beater pads are not expensive though, so I will probably get some extras and toss them in the equipment bag.
Value:
You will be very hard pressed to find a better value for the money. Granted, you can get a decent used kit for what you will pay for the pedals, but these pedals will be around a long time after that kit will be!
Desirability:
I'm not sure how drum pedals can have "sex appeal", but the aesthetics of these pedals are as good as it gets. Gorgeous finish.
Sound:
The sound of these pedals is fantastic. I use a REMO coated Emporer head with some Evans head protectors. The punch is very strong and tight.
Ease of Use:
Right out of the box these pedals are as easy to use as any I have ever tried. The factory settings will probably be fine for 75% of the users. But you can adjust nearly everything to suit your own playing style and preferences.
Support:
In all my years of playing I have never had an issue with any TAMA equipment so I really cannot comment.
Overall:
I played with DW pedals for several years and was satisfied with them. I went to a music store and as soon as I played the Iron Cobras I bough them on the spot. They are by far the best I have ever played with in terms of feel, power for effort and overall quality.
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