WORLD’S WORST DRUM KEY

[Cauldronics]

I went to change out my snare head last night and noticed I only have the 1 Tama key. So I ordered one of these Evans magnetic drum keys:

I have one and found out after the fact that a previous version of the same key was more well-loved for having a stronger magnet. Had I not read those comments, I'd be a fan of this key anyway. Very well-crafted and comfortable in the hand. Plus it looks elegant. The magnet is strong enough that it doesn't fly off my floor tom when playing, or rattle.

 

[rikkrebs]

The best key in the biz - the Tama TDK10!

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I've got one and I LOVE it. I'm not even sure where I got it.

 

[vinnyrac63]

Don't know about the worst but I know for certain the best is the weighted Tama with the thumb spin on the top.

 

[cashmanbashman]

I like the one that fits in the end of my drill.

 

[retrosonic]

will a dime fit?

No...way too skinny.

 

[Drm1979]

I had a ratcheting drum key in my younger days of playing and I hated it. Only used it a handful of time as the teeth quickly wore off the ratchet wheel and it was not good for tightening or loosening heads. I would not ever reccomend a ratcheting drum key to anybody. Period.