Prologix Percussion Blackout Practice Pad 12-inch - VST Extreme Resistance

12" Extreme-resistance Practice Drum Pad with Countersunk Flex Tech Rim, and Composite Recycled Wood Base

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Q: What makes the Prologix Blackout Practice Pad 12-inch "Extreme Resistance"?

The Blackout Practice Pad features a unique playing surface designed for VST (Velocity Stroke Training) Extreme Resistance. This surface provides minimal rebound and a realistic drumhead feel, forcing drummers to work harder and build significant wrist and forearm strength, endurance, and control. It's ideal for developing powerful, precise strokes and improving overall drumming technique.

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Q: What are the two different playing surfaces used for on this pad?

The Blackout Practice Pad features a primary low-volume, extreme-resistance playing surface, which provides a realistic drumhead feel for building strength and precision. Additionally, the composite recycled wood base is described as 'ripe for sound options,' allowing drummers to explore different acoustic responses and vary their practice routines.

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Q: Who is the Prologix Blackout Practice Pad designed for?

The Blackout Practice Pad is perfect for drummers of all levels looking to seriously improve their technique, speed, and endurance. While beneficial for anyone, its extreme resistance is particularly valuable for intermediate to advanced players focused on developing powerful chops, precise stick control, and consistent dynamics, preparing them for real drum kit playing.

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Q: Is the Blackout Practice Pad suitable for quiet practice?

Yes, the playing surface is specifically designed to be low-volume. This makes the Blackout Practice Pad an excellent choice for practicing at home, in apartments, or any setting where noise reduction is important. You can focus on your technique without disturbing others, making it a considerate practice tool.

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Q: What is the Flex-Tech rim and how does it benefit drummers?

The Flex-Tech rim on the Blackout Practice Pad is designed to simulate the feel and response of a real drum hoop. This allows drummers to practice rimshots, cross-stick techniques, and other rim-based patterns accurately. It helps develop muscle memory and precision for these techniques, ensuring a smooth transition from practice pad to drum kit.

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Warm up quickly and workout your drumming muscles with a Prologix Blackout practice pad. This 12-inch drum pad features Prologix's low-volume, extreme-resistance playing surface, which provides you with the realistic feel of a drumhead, yet promotes technical performance. The drummers here at Sweetwater were particularly impressed with the Blackout's countersunk Flex Tech Rim, which feels just like an actual snare drum rim to make practicing rim shots and cross stick patterns totally realistic. What's more, the composite recycled wood base is ripe for sound options.

Prologix Blackout Practice Drum Pad Features:

An excellent 12-inch practice pad for working out and warming up your wrists
Low-volume, extreme-resistance playing surface promotes precision stick control
360° countersunk Flex Tech Rim makes rim shots and cross stick playing realistic
Composite recycled wood base provides satisfying weight and exceptional

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Tech Specs

Type: Practice Pad
Format: Double-sided
Size: 12"
Playing Surface: 0.75", Fabric Reinforeced, Low-volume
Alternate Surfaces: 0.19", Recycled Play Area
Base Material: Sustainable HD/MDF Recycled Wood
Rim: Flex-Tech
Number of Pads: 2
Manufacturer Part Number: PBOVSTP-12

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I got this pad because it is super quite. It is quiter than my other pad, and that's why I like it. It feels more like playing a floor tom than a snare drum. If you want real snare drum feel, check out something else. If you want a very quite pad, this is the one for you.
Full disclosure: I have the 8" black out pad, not the 12". It feels the same to me. The 12" is better for rim shot practice though.

Today, September 20, 2023, the item arrived and I am very happy and satisfied. Thank you so much!!!

End game pad? Perhaps, but after using it daily for a few months I had to explore the other pads from prologix. These are all End Game Pads, built well, feel amazing and will take whatever you throw at it. The Blackout is so quiet and has an amazing feel. I started with the blackout and glad I did. The Red Storm and Blue Lightning are also in the house now and equally feel amazing but haven't used either of those long enough to Rave on them but I'm sure I will. Prologix I'm saying, make the best practice pads on the planet.

A great workout pad! Very quiet! I highly recommend this product!

I purchased all 3 12" pads, Red Storm, Blue Lightening, and the Blackout. Excellent products. The red storm has the same rebound as my snare drum,the blue lightening is more like a low tuned floor tom and the blackout is less rebound. Great for getting my hands back in shape after surgery. Highly recommended. The way I use them is with DW flat base hardware,Zildian L-80 cymbals,a gibraltar kick pad,and with two extra snare stands I set it up like a very quiet practice kit. When you see they are in stock, get them. They go quickly. Joe B. Keep playing.

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The Prologix Blackout is my go-to pad! It's rock solid and has the perfect amount of resistance for long practice sessions.

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