DW 9500TB Two-Leg Hi-Hat Stand
The 9500TB is a hi-hat stand with two swivelling legs. The third one, the leg that always ends up in the way of a double pedal's auxiliary pedal, is gone: two double-braced legs are enough to support the tube, and the space freed up in front of the left foot becomes usable.
What sets it apart
- Only two legs, freeing up space for the auxiliary pedal
- Double-braced, swivelling legs
- Patented double eccentric cam
- One-piece folding footboard, attached to the base plate
- Spring tension infinitely adjustable, then locked
- Side-mounted seat for the bottom cymbal
The problem two legs solve
On a double pedal kit, the auxiliary pedal sits to the left of the bass drum, which is right under the hi-hat. With an ordinary tripod, one leg lands in that zone: either you move the hi-hat back, shift the pedal, or accept that your foot will bump into something.
By removing the leg that points toward the drummer, the 9500TB gives that space back to the left foot. The auxiliary pedal slides under the tube, and the hi-hat stays where the drummer wants it rather than where the tripod allows.
Do two legs really hold it up?
It is a fair question: a two-legged stool falls over. What saves the hi-hat is that the third leg does exist — it is the footboard itself, resting on the floor under the drummer's foot, and forward is the direction the whole stand would tend to tip.
The two double-braced, swivelling legs frame the back. You spread them more or less depending on the floor. The footboard, locked to its base plate, completes the triangle.
Folding, which matters more than you think
The footboard is one piece and stays attached to the base plate when folded. On hardware you take apart fifty times a year, that is one less part to lose in a bag, and one less screw to look for on a badly lit stage.
Specifications
| Number of legs | Two, swivelling |
|---|---|
| Bracing | Double-braced |
| Cam | Patented double eccentric |
| Footboard | One-piece folding, stays attached to the base plate |
| Bottom cymbal | Angle adjustable with side-mounted seat |
| Clutch | Locking |
What it is for
- Double pedal kits, with the auxiliary pedal under the hi-hat
- Tight setups between bass drum and hi-hat
- Drummers who want their hi-hat close to the snare
- Touring, thanks to the attached footboard
- Replacing a tripod that gets in the way of the left foot
Compare with other manufacturers
Two-leg hi-hat stands from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Two-leg Iron Cobra | Fixed rather than swivelling legs on some versions |
| Pearl | 1030 Series two-leg hi-hat | Toothless locking ball joint on the tube |
| Yamaha | Hi-hat with retractable legs | Legs fold in rather than being removed |
| Gibraltar | Two-leg hi-hat stand | Narrower footprint, different drive |
Frequently asked questions
- Is it less stable than a tripod?
- Stable in a different way. The footboard acts as a third point of support at the front, and the two rear legs spread to suit the floor.
- Can I use it without a double pedal?
- Yes. The freed-up space also helps anyone who wants their hi-hat right next to the snare.
- Does the footboard come off when folded?
- No, it stays attached to the base plate once folded and locked.
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