The ahead s hoop chaves tenor pad 4 5 6 combination w blue gum is a highly effective practice pad that allows you to explore your technique and playing style with low volume. With blue practice pads in a 4 5 6 combination the pads offer a great feel and response. With the black powder coated steel s hoops this practice pad wont crack from repeated use. This material is ideal for rimshots and cross stickings producing a prominent tone that still maintains the low volume you need.non slip grips on the bottom are soft rubber keeping it in place during practice. If you prefer sitting down there are dedicated gripping points that allow a snare stand to be used as a mount. When playing sound chambers beneath each pad produces additional tone to differentiate the pads and give you a great response when playing.