Trick bass drum pedals: are they worth the money???...

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Ok, am sort of looking to replace my current BD pedal: an '80s DW 5000 (Camco/Tama knockoff, or so I've been told). I've tried my son's Tama Iron Cobra (double job) and really like the silky smooth, positive action but don't want nor need that type of pedal.
Also considered a long footboard version of an Axis pedal someone had on the "For Sale" forum recently, but it sold before I had the chance to buy it. Oh, well... :rolleyes:

Anyway, actually have been considering going the Trick pedals route for sometime but, damn...they shoooore are costly! :blink: :shock: Even so methinks it would be worthwhile exploring that option; however, I'd really like to hear from actual users, so I hope to get input as to whether I should pursue this course of action or look elsewhere... :)

-elcid
 
I want to try out a trick pedal myself. I think the direct link (no chain) is key. I used to play a Ghost pedal and liked the action, just wasnt fast enough and it was too hard to adjust..
I hate trying pedals out in the drumstores though.. too many variables., Its not like i can bring in MY kickdrum to try the pedal on.. plus all the adjustments etc.

And By the way.. the DW pedal isnt a knockoff. DW bought camco drums' parts castings and used the lugs and throwoffs etc for DW drums, and took the Camco 5000 pedal and put DW's name on the footboard. The tama version was the actual knockoff. It was just a japanese built pedal with camcos name on it. never tried one but heard they were nice. My late 80's Tama rolling glide pedal looked identical to camco/tama pedals save for the footboard
 
I own and Axis X Longboard and really like it, though the Trick pedals intrigue me and I would really like to try one for more than a few minutes in a drum shop. I believe both Bun E and Bermuda use these.
 
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I toyed with one on Saturday night. Just didn't have the power of my trusty Pearl Eliminator.
 
I actually have a couple of the Pro 1-V pedals- bought one from the Trick crew at the Chicago Drum Show a few years ago and I got the second one used from a member of one of the drum forums (Ghostnote, I think). I really like the Trick pedals- fast, smooth, apparently bulletproof. However, I also play a Tama Iron Cobra flexiglide strap pedal, and the Trick definitely doesn't have that whipping action that the cam on the Iron Cobra provides. So if you want that feel and action, the Trick may not be for you.
 
I love my Trick Pro1-v pedals. Smooth, quiet, they stick to my foot and are extremely responsive. I know they're pricey, but you get what you pay for with them.

Bermuda
 
In a word, absofreakinlutely. I love my Pro1V. It reminds me of a well-oiled Speed King on steroids. But you can dial it in to emulate any pedal you want. Bullet proof? Absofreakinlutely.
 
I really like the feel of the old school DW 5000's. I was in a store looking at some pedals and the guy there suggested the Iron Cobra if I liked the feel of the DW. I tried it and really like it a lot. They can be had fairly cheaply. Really nice action, strong and smooth. Being a designer, the Trick really makes me tingly in all my private places but I just can't justify the cost. I have been super happy with my single Iron Cobra.

Craig
 
I ended up going with Axis.. because I found them used and stupidly cheap. If money was no object, I'd have bought the Pro-1v double.
 
If you are accustomed to the DW 5000 it may take some time getting used to the Trick pedal. I had one and no matter how hard I tried, I could not get the same power as from a DW 5000 (strap). BUT, the pedal was very smooth and very fast and worth the price. If I played more frequently I would have taken the time to adjust to the Trick. It is probably the coolest pedal out there right now.
 
RickP said:
I own and Axis X Longboard and really like it, though the Trick pedals intrigue me and I would really like to try one for more than a few minutes in a drum shop. I believe both Bun E and Bermuda use these.
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I know the Axis has a visible spring; does it function the same way as those from pedals made by Tama, Pearl, DW, etc.?... :unsure:

-elcid
 
DanRH said:
I toyed with one on Saturday night. Just didn't have the power of my trusty Pearl Eliminator.
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Dan, would you care to expand a bit about the power-or lack thereof-factor? :)

By the way, I play with a Pearl pedal (don't know the model, tho) that belongs to the church's Pearl kit and which I use for choir work; I like it better than my own vintage DW...

-elcid
 
bilkay said:
I actually have a couple of the Pro 1-V pedals- bought one from the Trick crew at the Chicago Drum Show a few years ago and I got the second one used from a member of one of the drum forums (Ghostnote, I think). I really like the Trick pedals- fast, smooth, apparently bulletproof. However, I also play a Tama Iron Cobra flexiglide strap pedal, and the Trick definitely doesn't have that whipping action that the cam on the Iron Cobra provides. So if you want that feel and action, the Trick may not be for you.
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Is hard to determine the action differences that exists between the two type of pedals being that I have no access to a Trick pedal for direct comparisons, but really appreciate your input!... :)

-elcid
 
tommykat1 said:
In a word, absofreakinlutely. I love my Pro1V. It reminds me of a well-oiled Speed King on steroids. But you can dial it in to emulate any pedal you want. Bullet proof? Absofreakinlutely.
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I love the action of Speedkings; will clean up, lube, etc., one of my '60s SKs and see what happens.

You know...your enthusiasm for them Trick pedals could become contagious! :-D Thanks for posting... :)

-elcid
 
spaeth said:
I really like the feel of the old school DW 5000's. I was in a store looking at some pedals and the guy there suggested the Iron Cobra if I liked the feel of the DW. I tried it and really like it a lot. They can be had fairly cheaply. Really nice action, strong and smooth. Being a designer, the Trick really makes me tingly in all my private places but I just can't justify the cost. I have been super happy with my single Iron Cobra.

Craig
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An IC could be a possibility for moi too... :)

-elcid
 
"Are they Worth the Money"

Sure they're worth the money --- due to its a fine engineering. It sure looks great and feels comfortable ----- like any other pedal that feels comfortable to your foot. Its a lot of money if it doesn't.
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spaeth said:
I really like the feel of the old school DW 5000's. I was in a store looking at some pedals and the guy there suggested the Iron Cobra if I liked the feel of the DW. I tried it and really like it a lot. They can be had fairly cheaply. Really nice action, strong and smooth. Being a designer, the Trick really makes me tingly in all my private places but I just can't justify the cost. I have been super happy with my single Iron Cobra.

Craig
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An IC could be a possibility for moi too... :)

-elcid
 
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