this pad is amazing it feel the EXACT SAME AS A MARCHING SNARE witch is absolutly amazing, it is the absolute best pad ever... except the turtle wax didn't come with it... a little bottle of "armor-all" came with it. i was dissapointed because i don't have anything to clean it with now. and i wanted wax but didnt get any. also it says in the features,:"Free bottle of Wax" and that wasn't there. but besides that the pad itself is amazing. i will be contacting lonestar percussion about it, and will write another review on their customer service and if i got the wax or not. thanks for reading,, hoped it helped. :)

I've purchased several pads, and I stopped here! This pad is AMAZING. Not only does it look awesome, but it does a superb job of simulating a marching snare drum. It feels great to drum on, and I love it. Best pad ever. No doubt. Get it!

I have been a percussionist for many years and by far this is the best practice I have ever used. It is the best thing next to the real thing!

Its a pretty sick pad

Great pad. Got it earlier this year, and it's holding up pretty well. It has a realistic feel, second only to the new Xymox pads. This one is by far the most durable pad out there. The rim is at a great height off of the playing surface, and WILL NOT break or crack. It's actually part of the base, so it will not come off. The DarkMatter playing surface feels great. I clean it regularly, but even if you clean it with Turtlewax and a bit of water, it still starts to break down and lose rebound, and it starts to feel dead. It still feels decent, but after a few months it loses a little bit of its awesomeness. The pad itself is very large, and because of that extra mass and weight, it's pretty loud too. You can fix this by stacking it on top of another pad and it cuts down the volume by about 50%. This is probably one of the most reliable pads that you can get.

This pad is very good. It has great rebound, it feels good to play on, and having a rim is just another great addition. I personally don't like the hollowness sound it has. I do love the sound it's on top of a gum rubber pad. Overall, a great pad.

this pad accualy made practicing addicting

I have had my invader for about a year now and i love it. it is made to fit inside a 14 inch snare drum but my school marches 13s. i recently found out that flipping it over, the rim of the invader fits percectly inside the rim the drum. its perfect beacuse you can play on the bottom.

The V3 just arrived today and it is truly the best practice pad I've seen in my 30-years of playing. It has great response, great range capability for dynamics and just simply cool to look at. The V3 has indeed exceeded my expectations.

This is the BEST pad ever!!! it builds chops like crazy toatally worth 60 dollars BUY THIS PAD!!

i got my pad today and it is amazing im very happy that i bought this pad it costs alot but its woth it get this amazing pad asap !!!!!

this is the best i've ever used. the rim is a little loud and it needs to be cleaned alot but it is worth ever penny. i would recommend this to anyone even if they're not a drummer. buy this pad now!

I bought this on a trip to Dallas... Couldn't stop drumming on it the entire way back to Houston. It is literally the best pad you'll ever come across! Buy it now... never look back. haha.

If you are a serious percussionist then you NEED this pad. And if your family is anything like mine then get the mute made by offworld as well, it was suprisingly very quiet! BUY THE PAD ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!!!!!!

If I was to explain how awesome this drumpad is (which is hard to do, as a mere human), then this great site would most likely crash, and my brain and the readers would explode. So to prevent that from happening, Im just going to say that if your serious about percussion, buy this pad. If you're not, heck, go ahead and buy this pad. I mean, you dont even have to be a percussionist, JUST BUY THE PAD! Give into the invasion!

It is better than the Vic Firth pads and all other pads Ive ever used, BUY THIS PAD!! :D

This pad is the best I have ever had and will ever have. It gives a great feel with the gum rubber and having a rim just sums it all up. GREAT!!

this pad is amazing <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

this pad has amazing chops!!! Any serious percussionists NEEDS one of these! they sound AMAZING especially with Ralph Hardimons.

i was very impressed with the quality of this pad and is a great buy if you spend lots of time on a practice pad in the off-season. My only complaint is this pad, while having decent rebound, still doesnt have the give and flex that even the stiffest snare heads have. it is very firm and will definately give your hands a workout!

This pad is amazing!! it adds style to the original invader we all know and love!!!!!

This is so beast I love the look on this with the red rim I like the red more than the black rim. I have both but I wish I just bought the red rim this is beast go out there any buy it

Best. Pad. Ever. Easily replaced all other pads. If you are a serious percussionist. Or a newbie. Whatever you do. A wonderful pad.

By far the best pad ive ever played on. The only downside to the pad is the loud rim but other than that i get the best rebound ever out of it.

I am a freshman in highschool, and many may say that we have no good advice or thoughts, etc. But listen to me when I say this is the best pad you will ever play on. It definitely feels like the head of a snare, but is obviously quieter. An added bonus is the rim. Rather than having to play rim shots on a normal pad, laying the stick entirely flat on the pad, play now with the REAL rim. It is definitely a plus over any other practice pad. The darkmatter does need to be cleaned at least once a week, but that is easy work. All you need is a rag, armorall and the wax that comes with the pad. Need something to spend $59.95 on? You and I both know you've found it.

I have to say. The faults of the pad is how loud the rim is but this pad is definitely close to a snare. I'm beginning hybrids and my Ole HQ pad couldnt cut rebound like the V3 did. This pad is worth your money over any pad.

I looked it up on youtube and none of the reviews give it justice... i love this pad so much! the feeling of the pad is wonderful, and if you buy it... you wont be sorry

My new invader pad arrived yesterday and me and my friends ordered one cause they were not in stock. And we decided to wait till school the next morning to play on it. We played double beat and the feeling of the pad is so beautiful. The god pad had arrived for us. WE LOVE THIS PAD!!!!!!!XD

I recently gotten my drum pad and it is a disc of goodness! I can't stop playing and thanks to the pad, I've gotten much better from using it! It took a little less than a month to arrive but it was worth the wait!

amazing pad ..the rim is good for shots and dosent dent sticks.. my only qustion is how do i clesn it???

This pad is the best practice pad ever, the rim is super useful and after my drum director tryed it out he made everyone in our drumline and get one.

This pad is all you'll ever need. Ping shots, cross shots, dynamics, edge to center expression, actually feels like a drum, no joke here, this is it.

got mine in january worked all summer went from pit to snare its amazing

OUR DRUMLINE IN FLOWER MOUND, TX IS #1 IN THE NATION. AND WE USE TOP OF THE LINE EQUIPMENT, BUT WHEN WE STARTED PLAYING AROUND ON MY INVADER PAD. EVERYONE FROM MY DRUMLINE BOUGHT ONE.

Just got mine today. A giant disc of awesome. :] Feels great, sounds great, the rim is super useful :] Greatest. Pad. Ever.

best drum pad you will ever buy got mine 2 days ago and i dont want another pad

the pad is very clear and articulate when u play on it. the rim is very helpful too. GREATEST PRACTICE PAD EVER PERIOD NO IFS BUTS OR ANDS.

The V3 feels great to play and sounds even better. You really have to hear for yourself to understand, but the sound this thing produces even when playing low is superb! The only knock on it is that the rim seems a little to high and it is extremely loud. However it is made out of very strong material so your sticks will probably break before the rim does!

Its a great pad! My school has a couple and this pads what i try to play on.

Omg this pad is so cool,I just got it 5 min ago.it feels and looks great.trust me it's the best pad on the market rite now

Feels likes a real snare so you can practice all day and switch over to a snare with no change in feel. This is the real deal. All other pads are inferior. Disclaimer: Your friends will be jealous of your superior pad and will try to rationalize why they haven't bought one.

awsome pad a lil bit of playing areas a rim its extra large looks good has a rim and it double sided u will never need another pad

I have had this pad for four months now and it is a must for all! I play snare drum for my line and its almost identical to the feel of my actuall drum, Since reciving this pad i've been addicted hardcore XD

this pad is great! i love that u get the same articulation at piano dynamic as u would at forte. u get different sound options on different parts of the head like a real drum would. 5 out 5!

The best pad made i always chop even when m mom says it's too loud I still chop thats how addicting it is.

Okay so I just ordered min a week ago and I have been drumming on it for at least 15 Hours straight I used to play on thre Vic Firth 12" Double-Sided Practice Pad but I got Pad Hands like a mother-f@#$er so i got this I have been jammin' ever since

This is truly the perfect pad for the rudimental drummer, perfect rebound, feels just like a real marching snare. It's a MUST for any percussionist, and the price is definitely worth it.Faisal A.

to my point of view ive been drumming for 4 years and ive gone through so many practice pads and i got this one and it feels like im playing on a snare drum. if you dont have one get one trust me.Lonestar percussion is the best order from them

I love this pad it is almost exactly the feel of a regular kevlar head. The only downside is that its kind of heavy

simply great :D

Everything i have heard about this pad is true! I have never had such a great all round pad!I think every base has been covered with and needless to say I will be making sure the rest of the line invests!!

I just ordered one about a week ago. It's the best pad ive ever played on! Great reabound.If your reading this, don't waste your time. JUST ORDER ONE!!

the best practice pad money can buy right now...just like a drum...

Fantastic, "real drum" feel and articulation, combined with amazing durability. Possibly the best practice pad ever made, and now the only one I'll ever use. Worth every penny!

I used to play on a pad that gave me serious and i mean serious pad hands and it was a big annoyance. I am a fan of the BanishedBeyond vids and after i saw him play on one, i had to try one for myself. when i got mine, i was very impressed. the feel is perfect, the rim is durable, the volume is good to where you can hear your lower dynamics, and it looks SICK!!!! The Invader is a MUST HAVE for any percussionist looking to improve/practice their rudimental chops.

This Pad Is The Best I Bought It Today At Lonestar Percussion And I Do Recommend You Get One ...It Feels Great

I haven't ordered one yet honestly, but I have played on their space-age rubber, and it feels amazing. With the rim, I felt comfortable and had the flexibility to lay down confident rim shots without dipping my stick down below the desired point, and getting unwanted results when transitioning to a marching drum. WARNING: USING THIS PRODUCT WILL CONDONE BEING A PIMP, PLAYING BETTER THAN ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS, AND JUST BEING AWESOME.P.S. I give it a 10/10.

This is the most articulate pad I've ever played on. It has the exact same rim size as a normal marching snare. RAMpad is nothing compared to the invader V3

The most realistic-feeling pad that I've tried, and I think I've tried just about all of them. Plus, it has a great stick-saving rim. It definitely counters "pad hands". I've been using mine since last summer, and it has definitely helped my hands more in that short amount of time than any of the other pads that I've had for years! If you are involved in the 'line, or you just need a GREAT pad, you HAVE to get one of these!!!

I have tried TONS of practice pads and finally got my hands on my own Invader. It's TOTALLY the best pad out there. PERIOD. Wonderful response for playing loud and soft dynamics. It's a great pad for playing with multiple players, as well. You can hear EVERYONE clearly on the pad. The RIM is crisp and articulate. This pad is a must as main pad or to add to your collection!

personally its the best pad ever because no other pad can give you that feel

Do yourself a favor and get a hold of one of these! You won't believe it until you do.

Best Pad that has been made! Its pretty much indestructible!