DW 9702 Double Cymbal Stand with Double-Ratchet Boom Arm
The 9702 is a double cymbal stand: it holds two cymbals on a single footprint. Its boom arm articulates at two ratcheting joints, so it can reach out, rise, then come back down, a path a straight boom cannot follow, and one that helps when you need to work around another cymbal.
What sets it apart
- Two cymbals held by a single tripod
- Double-ratchet boom arm with X-Pand quick release
- Mega Tripod base
- Toothless tilters on both positions
- 3/4 in, 1 in and 1-1/4 in tubing; 1/2 in boom arm
- Heavy-gauge tubing
Two ratchets instead of one: what that opens up
An ordinary boom arm pivots at a single point. It therefore traces an arc, and its cymbal can only sit somewhere on that arc. When the spot you want is behind another stand or under a cymbal that is already set up, you cannot get there.
With two joints, the boom folds. It can reach out horizontally, rise, then lie over the obstacle. The drummer reaches positions that would otherwise take an extra stand and floor space they do not have.
One less stand on the floor, still two cymbals
That is the main argument for a tight setup: small stage, orchestra pit, TV set. Every tripod removed means three fewer legs competing with the snare stand, the tom stand and the hi-hat stand.
The wider base makes up for the extra load. Carrying two cymbals on one stand only works if the footprint keeps up; otherwise you trade a space problem for a balance problem.
Quick release, for setup
Both joints open in one motion. At teardown, the boom folds along the stand instead of sticking out across the bag; at setup, it unfolds without hunting for a particular notch. On hardware you handle every night, that saves time and effort.
Specifications
| Cymbals held | Two |
|---|---|
| Boom arm | Two ratcheting joints, quick release |
| Boom diameter | 1/2 in |
| Upper tube | 3/4 in |
| Middle tube | 1 in |
| Base tube | 1-1/4 in |
| Base | Mega Tripod |
What it is for
- Small stage, pit or set where floor space is limited
- Two crashes placed close together on a single footprint
- A cymbal that has to sit behind an obstacle
- A touring kit that has to go up fast
- Five-cymbal setups without piling up tripods
Compare with other manufacturers
Double cymbal stands from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Double stand with articulating arms | Arms mounted on separate clamps along the stand |
| Tama | Roadpro series double stand | A single joint per arm |
| Pearl | 1030 series double stand | Free ball joints rather than ratcheting joints |
| Mapex | Armory double stand | Standard-footprint tripod |
Frequently asked questions
- Can it hold two heavy cymbals?
- That is what the wider base is for, but balance still needs watching: two rides on the same side put a lot of weight off to one side.
- Does the double joint hold up under hard playing?
- Both joints are ratcheted, so they lock into position rather than just being held by friction.
- How much floor space does it save?
- A whole tripod, which is three legs. On a small stage, that is often what settles it.
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