This Axis A21 Laser Kick Pedal breaks through tradition with the longest and widest footboard available. Drummers can utilize a greater range of motion with the symmetrical A21 Laser Foot joint that cantilevers across the back of the base plate for greater leverage, and is 5"-wide at the base. The effortless multi stroke technique runs with the extra area of leeway to play today, which you will also find to be an improvement over conventional ones. Laser engraving on the Pedal Foot kick makes for a soft touch surface, but where the Laser burned through the Black Anodize and created an aluminum oxide finish. The aluminum oxide has a slightly grainy surface that allows for a dental non-slip.Axis A21 Kick Drum Pedals have all the performance characteristics of the AXIS Pedals with increasedmagnitude. The AXIS A21 was designed to accelerate the rod in the kick drum with pedal and increased force and speed, and to incorporate the variable lever for greater adjustability. The angle of the 21 forward Beater stem has been integrated into the rod rod holder to maximize impact on the bass drum. The farther forward variable lever configuration produces a deeper travel brace (more power), while the AFT Ward settings result in increased speed.