Jojo Mayer, world-reknowned drummer for Nerve, has teamed up with Sonor to develop the Perfect Balance Pedal. Over the past several decades, bass pedals developed a heavier initial stroke to provide more sound as musical genres continued to become louder and more aggressive. This heaviness comes at a cost, however - the resulting feel is unbalanced, with a fast downward motion but a sluggish rebound. Jojo wanted a pedal with the feel of vintage, balanced pedals, but with the technology available in today's high-end pedals. Here's what he and Sonor came up with:

• Low Mass Drive System - both the drive cam and the beater hub are a single unit for a reduced mass, while the round cam creates equal forward and backward acceleration for balance.
• Elongated Footboard - the extra length provides additional leverage, as well as greater contact surface for heel-toe work. The footboard is purposefully smooth to reduce friction.
• Self-Mounting Clamp - once the clamp is calibrated to your bass drum hoop by adjusting the screw, it can then be attached and removed from the bass drum in about one second; simply slide the folded pedal onto the hoop and lock it in the upright position to have it automatically mount itself, and release it with the push of a button.
• Magnetic Spring Dock - when packing up your pedal, save wear and tear on the spring by securing it with a magnet.
• Non-Proprietary Screws - this pedal uses metric screws that can easily be found at any hardware store.
• Folding - with a push of the release button, this pedal can be folded nearly flat, saving you lots of room in your hardware bag.
• Pedal Bag - speaking of bags, this pedal also comes with its own unique space-saving bag.

The TAMA 200 Series Iron Cobra Single Bass Drum Pedal offers extremely high performance quality at an affordable price. This pedal features a power glide cam, beater angle adjustment, spring tension adjustment, and the patented spring tight.

Power Glide Cam: The 200 Series Iron Cobra Pedal uses a single chain and uses the offset cam shape also found in the Iron Cobra 900 Series Power Glide. This shape provides a smooth and light feel without sacrificing power and volume.

Beater Angle Adjustment: This pedal features beater/footboard adjustments that unlike anything else you'll find in this price range. The HP200P comes standard with an angle adjustment system linked to the footboard angle, this allows the player to set the pedal to play to their exact specification.

Spring Tension Adjustment: A specially shaped nut keeps the spring unit from loosening after hours of playing.

Spring Tight: This patented unit features a half moon shaped spring tension rod that prevents the spring from twisting so there will never be a loss of power in your pedal.

The HP30 utilizes the same offset cam design as the Iron Cobra Power Glide. The offset cam offers increased power and speed as the beater reaches the end of the stroke. The beater angle can be easily adjusted, a feature that is usually found only on more expensive pedals. The DS30 beater offers two different sounds: by rotating the beater head, you can choose felt for a softer controlled sound, or plastic for a louder and punchier sound.

The Cobra Jr. was developed with the same design concept as the Iron Cobra, offering high performance at an affordable price. The new flat surface of the footboard offers enhanced control for slide technique, and the re-designed Power Glide cam shape allows for much lighter and smoother footwork. Both the HP300 and HP300TW can be retrofitted for even faster footboard return with TAMA's Cobra Coil.

The Tama Iron Cobra 600 Series Single Bass Drum Pedal features one of the most unique features in the Iron Cobra Line. Featuring the Duo Glide Cam which, with a simple adjustment, let's the player change between a true round Rolling Glide sprocket and an off-set Power Glide sprocket. This allows drummers to choose a pedal action based on preference, venue, or musical style.

This pedal also features a Double Chain Drive for extra durability and smoother motion.

There is now a newly designed hinge featuring a brass pipe for the sleeve of the shaft for a more precise motion and added durability.

The Speedo-Ring replaces another source of unnecessary friction.

The Para-Clamp adjusts with the angle of the bass drum so the player can be sure the pedal with stay flat on the ground.

The patented Spring Tight is a half-moon shaped spring tension rod that keeps the spring from twisting and losing tension.

Iron Cobra Bass Pedals have been around for quite some time, and their design has always been evolving ever since their introduction in 1994. These pedals have several features that cannot be found on other products:

• Cobra Coil - A steel spring under the footboard that automatically returns it to its original position after each stroke. Can be adjusted to any point along the footboard.
• Oiles Bearing Hinge - creates less friction than traditionally-used ball bearings, increasing smoothness
• Para-Clamp II - Keeps the bass pedal flat on the floor regardless of bass drum angle. Tightening screw is extended so you don't have to reach under the pedal to adjust.
• Spring Tight- a half-moon shaped spring tension rod keeps the main pedal spring from twisting, which would result in a loss of tension
• Speedo Ring - replaces the traditional nylon rocker cam with a built-in ball bearing rocker. Easy to set up and break down, and allows pedal to be stored in case without removing the beater
• Completely Adjustable - the footboard angle, beater shaft angle, and beater head angle can all be adjusted, giving you absolute control over the feel of the pedal.

Flexi Glide Cam - many players still prefer the feel and give of the traditional strap rather than a chain. Tama recognizes this, and has done one better by creating a strap from Kevlar, the same material used in bulletproof vests, which is far more durable than nylon or leather.

Each Iron Cobra pedal comes with a hard case, letting you protect your investment while on the road.

Iron Cobra Bass Pedals have been around for quite some time, and their design has always been evolving ever since their introduction in 1994. These pedals have several features that cannot be found on other products:

• Cobra Coil - A steel spring under the footboard that automatically returns it to its original position after each stroke. Can be adjusted to any point along the footboard.
• Oiles Bearing Hinge - creates less friction than traditionally-used ball bearings, increasing smoothness
• Para-Clamp II - Keeps the bass pedal flat on the floor regardless of bass drum angle. Tightening screw is extended so you don't have to reach under the pedal to adjust.
• Spring Tight- a half-moon shaped spring tension rod keeps the main pedal spring from twisting, which would result in a loss of tension
• Speedo Ring - replaces the traditional nylon rocker cam with a built-in ball bearing rocker. Easy to set up and break down, and allows pedal to be stored in case without removing the beater
• Completely Adjustable - the footboard angle, beater shaft angle, and beater head angle can all be adjusted, giving you absolute control over the feel of the pedal.

Power Glide Cam - this cam is double chained, and features an offset design which makes the beater obtain faster velocity near the end of the stroke, delivering more punch with each note.

Each Iron Cobra pedal comes with a hard case, letting you protect your investment while on the road.

Iron Cobra Bass Pedals have been around for quite some time, and their design has always been evolving ever since their introduction in 1994. These pedals have several features that cannot be found on other products:

• Cobra Coil - A steel spring under the footboard that automatically returns it to its original position after each stroke. Can be adjusted to any point along the footboard.
• Oiles Bearing Hinge - creates less friction than traditionally-used ball bearings, increasing smoothness
• Para-Clamp II - Keeps the bass pedal flat on the floor regardless of bass drum angle. Tightening screw is extended so you don't have to reach under the pedal to adjust.
• Spring Tight- a half-moon shaped spring tension rod keeps the main pedal spring from twisting, which would result in a loss of tension
• Speedo Ring - replaces the traditional nylon rocker cam with a built-in ball bearing rocker. Easy to set up and break down, and allows pedal to be stored in case without removing the beater
• Completely Adjustable - the footboard angle, beater shaft angle, and beater head angle can all be adjusted, giving you absolute control over the feel of the pedal.

Rolling Glide Cam - this cam is double chained, and features an traditional round design which gives the beater a smooth, uniform stroke from beginning to end.

Each Iron Cobra pedal comes with a hard case, letting you protect your investment while on the road.

Iron Cobra Speed Pedals are designed to meet the needs of today's speed drummers, without the typical loss of power. These pedals have several features that cannot be found on other products:

• Extended Footboard - the footboard has been lengthened, giving you more power with less effort. It's also smooth for as little friction as possible.
• Recessed Setting - the chain is set further back from the cam, delivering a faster attack for the same amount of work
• Fastball Bearing - the same hi-precision bearings used in PC hard drives and automotive ABS systems
• LiteSprocket - this sprocket, very similar to the rolling glide cam used in regular iron cobras, has been hollowed out to remove 40% of the weight
• Projection Beater - this beater can be adjusted to provide a sharp, projected attack with very little contact area, or a fatter, more powerful sound with a greater contact area
Super Spring - requires less effort in the initial part of the stroke
• Cobra Coil - A steel spring under the footboard that automatically returns it to its original position after each stroke. Can be adjusted to any point along the footboard.
• Oiles Bearing Hinge - creates less friction than traditionally-used ball bearings, increasing smoothness
• Para-Clamp II - Keeps the bass pedal flat on the floor regardless of bass drum angle. Tightening screw is extended so you don't have to reach under the pedal to adjust.
• Spring Tight- a half-moon shaped spring tension rod keeps the main pedal spring from twisting, which would result in a loss of tension
• Speedo Ring - replaces the traditional nylon rocker cam with a built-in ball bearing rocker. Easy to set up and break down, and allows pedal to be stored in case without removing the beater
• Completely Adjustable - the footboard angle, beater shaft angle, and beater head angle can all be adjusted, giving you absolute control over the feel of the pedal.