I don't recommend this product.
It wobbles unstable and noisy, Not recommended for apartments.
Double bass drumming not recommended too!
I regret buying this kick pad.

I have yet to be disappointed and Joel has always been very accommodating. I just can't say how nice he is, what more businesses need to do. Keeps me coming back

I purchased a Roland TD-17KVX set in Nov, 2020. All went well and I progressed as a budding drummer.

In Feb, 2022 the KD-10 kick drum trigger failed. Soldering point broke. Sweetwater attempted repair, but that too failed.

Sweetwater sent another KD-10 (thanks!) per the warranty and joy resumed.

Earlier this month (Feb, 2023) that KD-10 failed. Out of warranty

(Not using a double kick, not using felt side. But, yes I bury the beater when I play (like many).)

item could cost $+ to repair and it apparently has a 12-18 month shelf-life. And, my goal is to get an acoustic set - only so much I can spend.

This is not an indictment of Sweetwater. Roland is the manufacturer and the internals need to be more robust.

The additional kick pad is great I was able to hook it right up and play immediately. It came with a chord so nothing else was needed very good quality and I'm happy with this product!!

Overall this kick pad is very responsive and has a good feel etc. The stability is where this pad definitely lacks. I play double bass often... think August Burns Red, Motionless In White, Periphery etc. If you look close in the photos, there are two bolts that create a hinge directly below the kick pad at the base of the pedal. I don't care how tight you tighten these two bolts, the pedal will rock forward and back as power increases (with the momentum of the return stroke, the kick pad is lifted slightly). I have a 15 lb kettlebell sitting on the back of the pedal for added stability, with the Roland carpet/velcro all that and it still happens. This might not matter for most people but those of us who are dedicated to intricate footwork... this is a killer. Ruins my practice sessions on most occasions. I feel like for the price, this could have been designed to be fixed instead hinged to add stability. Just my thoughts. I'll either upgrade soon or sell the kit and start over.

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I think this stuff is too expsive but otherwise it"s great. We bought a used TD-10 kit for my 12 year old that came with that brick thing (KD-7?) which was horrible. Upgrading to this piece was huge. If that"s the choice you"re considering then don"t hesitate.

I'm giving my DW performance kit to my daughter and wanted something to use for practice. Having played a few electronic kits in the last 10 years, I didn't really want to go that route, but our space is limited and even a small kick drum was difficult, so I ordered this new kick trigger. Wow! It actually feels like a drum. Great choice. Recommended!