The Pearl Competitor Marching Snare Drum has an 8-ply mahogany shell rich in upper harmonics for enhanced presence. 2.3mm steel hoops are lightweight with great strength and durability. A high-tension FFX aluminum alloy edge ring allows super-high-pitched Kevlar heads to be installed. The Lever action strainer operates smoothly and positively. Micro-fine adjustment of snare head contact assures sensitive snare response.