DW 5000 Series (AD4) Single Bass Drum Pedal Item: DWCP5000AD4 AN INDUSTRY STANDARD GETS EVEN BETTER.DW has reengineered the pedal that established DW s reputation for innovation and quality. Because innovation is part of their DNA DW thought it was time for some major improvements. Most notably the toe clamp. The 5000 needed more gripping strength providing a stronger connection between the drummer and kick drum. So they developed the Tri-Pivot Toe Clamp. Three independent 360 degree rotating rubber pads firmly pinch almost any diameter and thickness bass drum counter hoop from the top and the bottom with zero slippage. Add to that a new textured rubber grip pad on the base plate and the folks at DW think you’ll agree that there’s never been a better system for attaching a pedal to a bass drum. Last but certainly not least they wanted to improve on the smoothness and feel of the 5000 if that was even possible. To accomplish this they added a Dual Bearing Spring Rocker making the 5000 quicker and more responsive. Featuring a host of refinements and upgrades the legendary line of 5000 Series bass drum pedals still features a choice of drive systems aluminum hex shafts pedal plates and linkages 101 two-way beater and built in spurs. These pedals can be customized to fit the needs of any player. The Accelerator (AD4) drive system offers an eccentric motion that creates an indirect relationship between the sprocket and the footboard increasing the velocity of the pedal by shortening the length of the stroke. It is recommended for situations that require increased speed and sensitivity.