Features OneTouch Snare Strainer Pearl's easy-to-operate OneTouch Snare Strainer system is the lightest on the market, removing unnecessary weight from the drum while providing dependable tuning of the guts. The 16-strand gut assembly is hex-key adjustable for easy tuning. Free-floating Design The FFX design features an unrestricted shell, free of mounting and hardware to provide optimal resonance and projection. 6-ply 100% Maple Shell Championship Maple Snares feature a 6 ply, 100% Maple free-floating shell, providing a natural balance of mid to high frequencies which set the industry standard for dynamic range, sensitivity, and projection. The strength and reliability of Maple allows your ensemble to perform in all climate conditions and environments with supreme clarity for seasons to come. 4-ply reinforcement rings and a 45-degree bottom bearing edge provide shell stability and shape integrity while focusing the drum’s maximum sensitivity and volume. Aluminum Alloy Hardware The FFX Aluminum Alloy Frame provides you with a top bearing edge that can take all of the pressure for today's high-tension requirements. Acoustically Located Air Vents 6 acoustically located vents enhance volume, snare sensitivity, and relieve drum pressure for unparalleled stick response Lightweight Design Weighing in as one of the lightest on the market, FFX snares are suitable for all ages and sizes.