TamaIron Cobra 600 Single Pedal

I've been drumming for 35 years and this is the first new pedal that I've bought outright. I've had used and pedals that are "included" but this one is so much better that the others. For one, it's nice and quiet in the studio which is one of the reasons I went looking to spend the cash on something new. My old pedal squeaked every once in a while and I never really noticed it out live, but in the studio is where it showed itself. I've always played Tama drums and come to appreciate what real drum manufacturers can do. I've tried others from DW, Pearl, etc. but they just seem too unnatural in their tonal quality. Even the studio tech was impressed with the natural tone I can get on my set so it was only instinctual that I get the matching hardware. This puts the old trick pedal to shame with it's response, ease of set up, and lack of extracurricular noises. This was long overdue and I'd buy it again.

I bought this Iron Cobra 600 pedal because it was part of my final gear accumulation so that I can have a full drum kit set up as a practice kit, and a full kit in the cases for gigging. My regular kick pedal is an older Iron Cobra 900 pedal that I acquired roughly 10 years ago - a pre-Cobra Coil model.Basically, in any way that matters, this pedal is virtually the same as my IC 900. There were four main differences:1.) Different beater - a non-issue because I had another IC 900 beater that I installed right away, and likely wasn't necessary at all anyway.2.) Different mechanism of attaching the heel and footplate3.) The IC 600 does not have a toe stop on the footboard (I don't believe the current IC 900 has this toe stop either.)4.) Doesn't come with a case - a non-issue for meOtherwise, functionally this pedal is virtually the same, and I was able to get it to feel identical to my IC 900 Rolling Glide. (I took a bunch of pics side by side that I'll upload later to update this review that show the similarities between the two pedals.)To further illustrate the value of this, at the time of this writing the current IC 600 single pedal is $90 less expensive than the IC 900. Now consider that if you REALLY felt you needed the Cobra Coil, the IC 600 uses the same base plate, and the Cobra Coil is an easily-obtainable $24 part.To touch on the other differences, I went ahead and got the toe stop because I actually push against that when I play. Some guys like it, some don't - I do, so I added that to my IC 600.If there was any complaint, it would be that there is a tiny tiny amount of slop in the hinge between the heel plate and foot plate. The IC 600 uses bronze bushings, and those could probably be replaced with somewhat thicker ones that would eliminate that slop, but it's not even necessary because it's not noticeable while playing.Again, for me, in any way that mattered, this pedal is functionally the same as my IC 900, but priced like a mid-level pedal. Also, don't forget that if you really think you've got to have that Cobra Coil, you can have that too - you'll have to obtain it separately, but the slot in the base plate for installation is there.I can't speak about the differences in the linkage on the double pedal models because I'm a single pedal player, but this pedal has it where it counts. If you like the IC 900, you won't be disappointed with it.

Excellent quality pedal, solid heavy base, quality hardware and great feel right out of the box before adjusting anything it is a joy to use. Buy 1.

Such a smooth, well built, and sensitive pedal. Every bit worth the money.

Arrived with the metal a little scuffed. I didn’t mind because I intended on using this for gigging and it getting beat up. Been gigging with for three months. Great value for the money. Glad I got this one instead of the 900 because this works fine and was all I needed!

Great drum pedal good action excellent quality

Great pedal regardless of price. Smooth, great response.

My first TAMA pedal. So smooth and powerful. Very very very satisfied with it! Weights around 2kg (4.5 pounds). The power/rolling glide feature is awesome (in case you want to investigate further, look up for some vids on YouTube, it's very well explained).