Weighing in at just 13.8 pounds, the Medalist is one of the lightest on the market. The light weight was achieved by considering every detail of the drum, from the 5.0mm even-ply shell to the innovative top and bottom snare strainers with Pearl's Quick Release Snare System. The top snare mechanism features a 28-strand chrome-plated carbon steel snare that is easily adjusted with a standard drum key. Combined with the warmth of a maple tenor drum and maple bass drum, the Championship Pipe Battery delivers a stunning, rich sound across the entire frequency range. Enter the playing field with complete confidence.

Features

100% Birch Wood Shell The Championship Medalist snare drum features a 4-ply 100% birch shell with 2-ply reinforcement rings, providing a full-bodied sound perfect for traditional band settings\. SST Formed Boiler The Championship Medalist Pipe Snare is made with Pearl's superior shell technology, using a proprietary technique that creates the ultimate air chamber. Using hand-selected woods chosen for their unique acoustic properties, milled to precise thickness with overlapping scarf joint seams, for a perfect air-tight fit. The wood layers are saturated with Pearl's proprietary "AcoustiGlue", which penetrates every pore and dries to the wood's precise consistency for optimal resonance. Finally, the stack is formed in a hot mold under 1000 PSI hydraulic pressure to create the perfect drum shell with superior sound, optimal resonance, and extreme strength. 45-degree Bearing Edge Providing optimal head-to-shell contact for a sharp, articulate snare sound Free-floating Design The FFX Design features an unrestricted shell, free of mounting and hardware to provide optimal resonance and projection. Lightweight Design Weighing in at just 13.8 lbs, the Medalist Pipe Snare is one of the lightest on the market. Aluminum Alloy Hardware The FFX Aluminum Alloy Frame provides you with a top bearing edge that can take all of the pressure for today's high-tension requirements. Acoustically Located Air Vents 2 acoustically located air vents enhance volume, snare sensitivity, and relieve drum pressure for unparalleled stick response. MX and CX Carrier Compatible Championship Medalist Pipe Snares are compatible with both MX T-Frame and CX Airframe Carriers. MX T-frame - MXSP1 CX Airframe - CXSP1