Tama HP900PN Iron Cobra 900 Power Glide Drum Pedal with CB900PS Power Strike Cobra Beater - Very Good Condition

Tama HP900PN Iron Cobra 900 Power Glide Drum Pedal with Power Strike Cobra Beater ($35 Value) - Very Good Condition

The Tama Iron Cobra 900 is one of the most legendary and heavily used bass drum pedals in the industry, renowned for its bulletproof durability, smooth action, and highly responsive feel. It serves as Tama's flagship pedal, favored by professionals and gigging drummers for its heavy-duty construction and extensive adjustability.

The pedal can be broken down into three main drive systems, specific high-end components, and some of its most notable benefits:

1. The Three Cam/Drive Variations

The Iron Cobra 900 line is available in three distinct configurations to suit your playing style and response preference:

- Power Glide (HP900PN / HP900PWN): Features an offset, eccentric sprocket. This shape increases the beater's speed and power as it reaches the end of the stroke, making it a favorite for rock, metal, and heavy-hitting players.

- Rolling Glide (HP900RN / HP900RWN): Features a perfectly round sprocket that offers a smooth, linear, and consistent feel throughout the entire stroke. It is highly versatile and feels very similar to traditional pedals like the DW 5000.

- Flexi Glide (HP900FN / HP900FWN): Utilizes a Kevlar strap instead of a chain, offering the smoothest and most traditional/organic feel of the trio

2. Key Features and Innovations

- Cobra Coil: A steel return spring placed under the footboard that actively pushes the pedal back to its starting position, drastically increasing rebound speed.

- Para-Clamp II Pro: A redesigned, three-dimensional rubber hoop clamp situated on the side of the pedal frame, allowing you to easily attach and detach the pedal from a sitting position while protecting your bass drum hoop.

- Oiles Bearing Hinge: High-quality, maintenance-free bearings at the heel plate eliminate side-to-side friction and unwanted play.

- Power-Strike Cobra Beater: Designed with a smaller, thicker felt head that delivers more focus, attack, and punch than previous iterations.

- Speedo-Ring: Replaces traditional nylon rocker cams with a built-in ball bearing rocker, further reducing friction.

Tama Power-Strike Cobra Beater

The Power-Strike is TAMA's new standard for raw projection. By experimenting with different striker materials and surface areas, head shapes and densities, TAMA was able to craft a beater that delivers even better power and range than past generations. The Power-Strike is impressively balanced for a beater that almost feels like it isn't there. Sweetwater drummers were pleased with the range of fat tones and punchy attacks afforded by TAMA's inventiveness. If you're looking to get even more power out of your last-gen Iron Cobra, or if you want a replacement for your stock current-gen Iron Cobra beater, don't settle for anything less than the TAMA Power-Strike.

TAMA Power-Strike Cobra Beater Features:

- Fits all TAMA Iron Cobra pedals

- Built for raw power and attack

- Impressive dynamic range

- Faster and better balanced than past iterations

- Thicker, smaller striker hammers out punchy attacks

- Felt surface is musical and fat sounding

- Built to last

Get the most out of your Iron Cobra pedal with the TAMA Power-Strike!