DW 9700XL Heavy-Duty Boom Cymbal Stand with Counterweight
The 9700XL is an oversized cymbal stand, built for large cymbals and long reaches. Its three tubes go up a size in diameter — 1 in, 1-1/4 in and 1-1/2 in —, its tripod spreads wider, and a removable counterweight rebalances the boom arm when a large ride hangs at the end of it.
What sets it apart
- 1 in, 1-1/4 in and 1-1/2 in tubes — one size above the standard stand
- Mega Tripod base, extra-wide footprint
- Removable counterweight to balance a loaded boom arm
- Heavy-gauge steel
- TechLock, built-in memory locks and toothless tilter
- Convertible straight or boom
What breaks an ordinary cymbal stand
It is almost never the vertical weight: it is leverage. A 22 in cymbal at the end of a fully extended boom arm puts considerable torque on the joint between the boom arm and the tube. The tube flexes, the clamp slips, and the cymbal drops half an inch every song.
Increasing the diameter of all three tubes is the only serious answer: a tube's stiffness rises very quickly with its diameter. That is why this stand is heavier, and it is also why it holds.
The counterweight is not a decorative accessory
An extended boom arm moves the centre of gravity outside the triangle formed by the legs. As long as the cymbal stays light, the footprint is enough. With a heavy ride, the stand starts to lean, then to creep across the rug with every hit.
The counterweight brings the centre of gravity back toward the tube. It comes off when you switch back to straight, which lightens the load for transport.
Who really needs it
Metal and heavy rock drummers, jazz players who use large-diameter rides, and anyone who mounts an inverted china cymbal — a very wide surface, often hit hard and at an angle.
For a 16 in crash on a short boom arm, this stand is far more than you need: the standard stand in the series is the right choice there, lighter and taking up less floor space.
Specifications
| Purpose | Large cymbals and long reaches |
|---|---|
| Upper tube | 1 in |
| Middle tube | 1-1/4 in |
| Base tube | 1-1/2 in |
| Base | Mega Tripod |
| Balance | Removable counterweight |
What it is for
- A 22 in or larger ride, in an offset position
- An inverted china cymbal
- Metal and heavy rock kits
- A long reach over a floor tom
- Stages with soft floors, where stability comes first
Compare with other manufacturers
Heavy-duty stands from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Star Series cymbal stand | Mid-diameter tubes, no counterweight included |
| Gibraltar | 9600 Series heavy-duty stand | Screw-on counterweight sold separately |
| Pearl | 1030 Series heavy-duty boom | Free ball joint rather than a locked friction tilter |
| Mapex | Armory boom | Standard footprint, designed for medium cymbals |
Frequently asked questions
- How is it different from the standard convertible stand?
- The diameter of the three tubes, the footprint of the base and the included counterweight. The adjustments work the same way.
- Do I have to use the counterweight?
- No, it comes off. It is there for when the boom arm is fully extended or the cymbal is very heavy.
- Is it too bulky for a small kit?
- It takes up more floor space and weighs more. For cymbals of common diameters, the standard stand is enough.
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