DW DWSM115L Radius Foam Beater for Cajon Pedal, 6.5 in
The 6.5 in Radius is a black foam beater mounted on an extruded aluminum head, listed for cajon pedals and open-tuned bass drums. Its length decides where the stroke lands, and on a tall cajon, that spot decides the low end.
What sets it apart
- 6.5 in long
- Black foam on a red anodized extruded aluminum head
- Second interchangeable flat head included
- Listed for cajons and bass drums played open
- Reaches the soft zone in the centre
One more inch, and the striking height changes
A cajon pedal sits on the floor, and the height at which the stroke meets the board depends directly on the shaft length. Too short, and it lands low, near the rigid edge, where the board barely vibrates and the sound closes up. Longer, and it rises toward the soft zone in the centre, the one that gives the low end.
The same reasoning applies to a 22 or 24 in bass drum: the centre of the head is the most generous spot, and a short shaft forces you away from it.
What does not change from the short version
The foam, the anodized extruded aluminum head and the supplied second flat head are common to both lengths. The choice is not about material or the character of the sound, but about the geometry of the instrument in front of you.
Only one criterion settles it, and it can be measured: the height of the target striking point, from the floor. Take that measurement before ordering.
Specifications
| Length | 6.5 in |
|---|---|
| Striking surface | Black foam |
| Head | Extruded aluminum, red anodized |
| Supplied with | A second interchangeable flat head |
| Stated use | Cajons and open-tuned bass drums |
What it is for
- Tall cajons, where the stroke has to rise toward the centre
- 22 or 24 in bass drums played open
- A pedal mounted high whose stroke lands too low
- Acoustic recording that is after maximum low end
- Replacing a short version that hits too low on the instrument
Compare with other manufacturers
With other manufacturers, the striking length is rarely set by the part itself:
| Manufacturer | Comparable beater | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Meinl | Cajon pedal beater | Single length, suited to the brand's own cajons |
| Schlagwerk | Beater for cajon pedals | Striking height set by the pedal rather than the beater |
| Danmar | Long soft beaters | Intended for bass drums, not cajons |
| Gibraltar | Universal replacement beaters | No second head supplied in the box |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I choose between 5.5 and 6.5 inches?
- Measure the height of the point you want to hit, from the floor. The long version raises the stroke by one inch; that is the entire difference between the two.
- Does it also work on a bass drum?
- Yes. The manufacturer intends it for cajons and open-tuned bass drums, where the foam gives a dry, deep thud.
- What is in the box?
- The assembled beater, plus a second interchangeable flat head.
- Do I need to adjust the pedal after installing it?
- Readjust the height and the angle: a longer shaft moves the contact point, and that is exactly why you choose it.
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