As with all Design Series drums ... resulting drums feel reassuringly solid. Owing to DW's preferred Imperial measurements, shell thicknesses translate roughly as 6.32mm for the toms and bass drum and ...

Instead of 1/36" veneers, the Design Series shells are made of slightly thicker 1/32" (0.8mm) slices. This produces a thicker shell wall, negating the use of the familiar reinforcing hoops found on ...