DW SMCH14CR2 True Hoop 14 in 10-Lug Snare Drum Hoops, Chrome, Pair
This is a pair of chrome 14 in snare drum hoops for 10-lug drums, with the patented True Hoop rounded profile. The hoop is the part you hit on purpose most often after the head, and the one drummers choose least carefully; its shape changes both the rimshot and how the stick feels.
What sets it apart
- A complete pair for a 14 in, 10-lug drum
- Patented rounded profile, with no sharp edge on the outer rim
- Chrome
- The rounded shape spares your sticks on rimshots
- Even pressure around the edge of the head
- A visible and audible upgrade on an existing snare drum
What the rounded edge changes when the stick comes in at an angle
On a rimshot, the stick hits the hoop and the head almost at the same time. On a hoop with a sharp edge, the contact point is a narrow line: the stick gets notched there, and the sound depends heavily on exactly where it lands.
A rounded profile spreads that contact out. The stick wears more slowly and, above all, the stroke becomes more repeatable: two rimshots played a centimetre apart sound more alike.
The hoop, between flexibility and die-cast
A very light pressed hoop lets the edge of the head vibrate freely: the drum sounds open, rich in overtones, a little unruly. A heavy die-cast hoop restrains that edge: the attack is focused, the resonance short, the tuning very stable.
The rounded profile aims between the two: enough rigidity for the tuning to hold, enough give for the drum to breathe. It is the compromise most studio and stage drummers are looking for.
Why ten lugs, and not eight
The number of lugs sets the number of tension points around the circumference. Ten points instead of eight bring the contact points closer together and shorten the stretch of free head between two tension rods.
The result is a more even edge, so the tuning is easier to balance and more stable over time. The trade-off is two more turns every time you go around the drum, and the hoop obviously has to match the number of lugs on the shell.
Specifications
| Diameter | 14 in |
|---|---|
| Lugs | Ten per hoop |
| Quantity | Pair |
| Profile | Rounded, patented |
| Finish | Chrome-plated |
What it is for
- Upgrading a 14 in, 10-lug snare drum
- Replacing a hoop bent in a fall
- Getting more consistent rimshots
- Reducing stick wear on the edge of the drum
- Building a 14 in drum from individual parts
Compare with other manufacturers
14 in hoops from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Triple-flanged hoops | Classic edge, standard market thicknesses |
| Ludwig | Die-cast hoops | Cast metal: very focused attack, noticeably shorter resonance |
| Pearl | SuperHoop hoops | Reinforced pressing, with the brand's own profile and mass |
| Yamaha | Recording series hoops | Traditional profile matched to the brand's lugs |
Frequently asked questions
- Will these hoops fit another brand's snare drum?
- If the drum is 14 in and has ten lugs per side, yes. The number of lugs must match exactly, or the tension rods will not line up.
- Does the pair include both the batter side and the snare side?
- The pair covers both sides of a 14 in drum. The snare-side hoop usually has a cutout to let the snare wires through: check whether your drum needs one.
- Does a new hoop really change the sound?
- Yes, as much as the choice of head on many drums. The edge of the head is held by the hoop: its mass and profile decide how much resonance the drum keeps.
- How can I tell if my hoop is warped?
- Laid flat on a level surface, a healthy hoop touches all the way around. If it rocks or lets light through at one spot, it is bent and will keep the tuning from holding.
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