DW 9399AL Tom Stand / Snare Basket Stand, Air-Lift Height Assist
The 9399AL is a basket stand with a pneumatic cylinder, built for a tom or snare from 10 to 16 in. The air shock inside its centre tube works against the weight of the shell, which solves the most annoying problem with this kind of stand: a loaded tom is heavy to lift with one hand.
What sets it apart
- Internal pneumatic shock, U.S. Patent No. 7,718,878
- Mega-Tripod base for stability under a high load
- Shells from 10 in to 16 in
- Neoprene isolators built right into the feet
- Large locking handle, backed up by the TechLock
- Offset, removable basket
The weight you no longer lift
A 14 in tom with its heads and hoops is heavy enough that adjusting its height with one hand becomes a balancing act. You end up setting it roughly, then living with it, because starting over takes too much effort.
The air shock takes that effort away. It pushes upward at all times; the drummer only has to guide the drum down or follow it up. An exact adjustment becomes as easy as a rough one, so you actually make it.
Why it had to be paired with a wide base
Assisting the height of a high load only makes sense if the whole stand stays planted. A stand that adjusts easily but shifts when you bump it on the way past has not solved anything.
The wider footprint and the air shock go together: the first keeps the shell in place during the show, the second lets you reposition it between songs. Either one without the other would be half a product.
What it does not do for you
The cylinder assists the movement; the clamps hold the position. You still tighten normally once the height is set, exactly as on a manual stand. The mechanism replaces no lock, it only makes the motion manageable.
Specifications
| Intended load | Tom or snare, 10 in to 16 in |
|---|---|
| Centre tube | Built-in pneumatic shock |
| Footprint | Mega-Tripod |
| Decoupling | Neoprene in the feet |
| Angle lock | Memory-lock handle and TechLock |
What it is for
- A mounted tom without a holder on the bass drum
- Frequent adjustments between several drummers
- Studio work, where tom height gets corrected after listening back
- Drummers who want to spare their back
- Large-diameter snares
Compare with other manufacturers
Other ways to assist a loaded stand:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Gas-spring basket stand | External cylinder visible along the tube |
| Tama | Star Series basket stand | No assist; manual two-handed adjustment |
| Pearl | 1030 Series basket stand | Free-adjusting ball joint, height entirely manual |
| Mapex | Armory basket stand | More compact tripod, no extra-wide footprint |
Frequently asked questions
- Do you still need to tighten the height clamp after adjusting it?
- Yes. The air shock carries the weight, the clamp holds it. Both steps are still needed.
- How is it different from the version without the air lift?
- The basket, the base and the angle lock are identical. Only the centre tube differs.
- Does the cylinder wear out?
- It is a mechanical part like any other. In normal use it lasts a long time, and it never puts the drum at risk, since the clamps are what lock it in place.
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