DW MFG MDD2 XF Double Bass Drum Pedal, Extended Footboards
The MDD2 XF is a direct drive double bass drum pedal whose two footboards are longer than those of standard models. On a rigid linkage, that extra length reaches your foot in full: nothing absorbs it along the way.
What sets it apart
- Two extended footboards (XF), one on each side
- Direct linkage, nothing cushions the change in leverage
- Modified Contour heel plates, base plates unchanged
- Bearings housed in the cam assembly, known as a floating rotor
- Adjustable cam pivot to set the beater throw
- Leatherette soft case, carried as a backpack
Leverage with no middleman
On a chain drive pedal, part of the initial stroke goes into tensioning the chain. That tensioning absorbs a fraction of what you change when you alter the footboard length: the gain is there, but it is filtered.
Direct drive filters nothing. The footboard is connected to the rotor by a rigid part, so the extra length translates immediately into more torque and a longer foot stroke. Drummers who move from an XF chain pedal to an XF direct drive often describe a bigger difference than they expected.
Setting the throw after lengthening
Because the foot stroke gets longer, the beater throw changes too. That is exactly what the adjustable cam pivot is for: you bring the beater angle back to what you had before, or take the opportunity to open it up a little.
The order is simple. Set up the pedal, play eight bars, adjust the pivot first, and only then the springs. Reversing the two steps means starting over.
Who this combination is for
A direct drive double pedal with long footboards is a specialist's tool. It serves drummers who play fast for long stretches and want power without stiffening the spring, as well as those whose shoe size calls for more surface.
For nuanced playing at moderate volume, the opposite combination — a softer linkage and a standard footboard — is often more comfortable. It is not a question of skill level, but of repertoire.
Specifications
| Footboards | Extended (XF) |
|---|---|
| Drive | Direct, floating rotor |
| Heel | Modified Contour heel plate |
| Configuration | Double pedal |
| Beater throw | Adjustable by the cam pivot |
| Finish | Polished aluminum |
What it is for
- Fast, sustained double bass drumming
- High-power playing without increasing spring tension
- Large shoe sizes on a rigid linkage
- Drummers coming from an extended chain pedal and looking for a more immediate response
- Tight stages, since the footprint stays the same as the standard model's
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers that combine a rigid linkage with a long footboard:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Dyna-Sync double | One footboard length only, no extended variant offered |
| Pearl | Demon XR double | Extended footboard built into the design from the start |
| Yamaha | DFP9500D | Classic direct drive, footboard length cannot be changed |
| Mapex | Falcon double | User-switchable drive, fixed footboard |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the leverage gain more noticeable than on the chain version?
- Yes. No chain tensioning absorbs the change: the rigid linkage passes it on in full.
- Do I need to adjust anything after switching to the longer footboard?
- The cam pivot first, to get back the throw you want, then the springs.
- Does this combination suit nuanced playing?
- It is built for power and speed. A repertoire played at moderate volume is often better served by a standard footboard.
- Does the footprint on the floor change?
- No, the shortened heel plate keeps the base plate dimensions the same.
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