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Yamaha FP9 Bass Drum Pedals | First Impressions & Demo

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The Yamaha FP9D Direct-Drive Single Bass Drum Pedal puts drummers in the driver's seat with the ability to fine-tune every aspect of the pedal's performance. The modern, 3-position direct-drive design delivers power, speed and fluid movement. Its advanced features include an easy-access auto-lock spring adjustment, swivel spring mounting, ball bearing drive connection, extended footboard, stabilizing and anti-skid heel spikes, heavy-duty frame with subframe and weight-adjustable beater. The FP9D pedal truly embodies the spirit of Yamaha Racing, from its power and speed down to the race-inspired blue and gold accents. These pedals capture the incredible build quality of classic Yamaha pedals and hardware.

Yamaha FP9 Direct Drive Single Pedal Easy-Access Auto-Lock Spring Adjustment

Easy-Access Auto-Lock Spring Adjustment

Gone are the days of overly complicated tension adjustments. The FP9D features an easy-to-reach auto-lock spring adjustment with an internal ball bearing. The ball bearing allows the piece to move back and forth so it's easy to quickly reach down and adjust on the fly. It also clicks as you're turning. This ensures each adjustment is even, accurate and completely dialed in.

Yamaha FP9 Direct Drive Single Pedal Direct Drive and Ball Bearings

Heavy-Duty Frame and Key Ball Bearing Placement

The FP9D is built like a tank, but drives like a Bentley. The heavy-duty frame stands up to even the hardest hitting lead foot with excellent stability. This along with key ball bearing placement ensures there is no wasted energy in a player's strokes. The solidness of the frame and smooth ball bearing movement guarantees consistency whether they're playing fast and loud, or quiet and controlled.

Yamaha FP9 Direct Drive Single Pedal Anti-Skid Heel Spikes

Anti-Skid Heel Spikes

Most bass drum pedals have anti-skid spikes towards the front of the footboard. This design can lead to the pedal fishtailing at the heel and eventually coming loose from the bass drum hoop. The FP9D's spikes are placed further back at the heel. This gives the spikes better leverage to dig in and get secured.

Yamaha FP9 Direct Drive Single Pedal Weight-Adjustable Beater and Footboard

Weight-Adjustable Beater

Yamaha's beater weights give the idea of a weighted beater a new and stylish twist. Adding weights to your beater can help increase foot speed and strength, or just give you a better feel to your bass drum stroke. The FP9D includes steel and brass horseshoe weights. The weights slip on just below the beater very quickly, allowing you to change the feel on the fly. You can even put both on together.

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  • Easy-access auto-lock spring adjustment allows instant player feedback
  • Swivel spring mounting allows even tension throughout the range of pedal movement
  • Cam and direct drive adjustments easily customize playability
  • Ball bearing drive connection reduces lost energy, allowing a superior feel
  • Stabilizing and anti-skit heal spikes reduce pedal and bass drum movement
  • Axle stabilizing bearing chamber focuses beater momentum and creates an effortless feel
  • Heavy-duty frame with subframe removes frame flex to transfer all of the player's energy
  • Weight-adjustable beater quickly adjusts the pedal feel and the bass drum sound
  • Simple drum key adjustments
  • Quick side-access hoop clamp
  • Racing-inspired semi-hard case included

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Great pedal

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJohn

    fromDallas TX

    This pedel is amazing. I had compared it to my DW 9000 which at the time was my favorite pedal ever when I tried this one. It had the same power, but it was smoother. I felt like I could do more notes easier and quicker. I definitely recommend This pedal

  • Great Product

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byGreg

    fromCharlotte

    I recently purchased this pedal to try out the direct chain technology. I am a professional drummer and have always used chain driven pedals. This FP9D is definitely worth it weight and more. The response and tension is perfect for speed and accuracy.

  • Yamaha hits it out of the park with this one!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byScott

    fromHonolulu Hawaii

    I've always been a fan of Yahama drums and hardware (my four kits all feature Yamaha hardware) but not so much their pedals. I've always found their footboard a bit small for my liking but this pedal has me sold. With a larger footboard, multiple adjustment features and the top shelf craftsmanship and durability I've come to expect from Yamaha this pedal checks all the boxes for me. It took me a little while to dial it in with all the multiple adjustments. At first, I set the beater 45° from the drum head and the footboard 45° from the floor with a medium spring tension but it still didn't feel quite right. This is when I realized you could adjust the direct drive cam lever by either moving it towards you or away from you by way of a rail at the top of the pedal with three different settings. Moving the cam/drive link all the way forward gives you an even stroke throughout the range of motion while moving back, towards you gives you more power and leverage at the end of the stroke right before the beater hits the head. The in-between setting in the middle of the rail gives you an even stroke with just a little more wallop at the end of the stroke. Out of the box that rail was set all the way back. I didn't like the feel of that but.when I set it in the middle setting the perfect balance was achieved for my liking. This is easily the best pedal I've ever owned and I've owned plenty throughout my 46yr career. Most recently, DW 9000, Iron Cobra, Speed Cobra, Tama Dyna Sync, and Gibraltar direct drive 6700 series. The feel, durability, ultra quite, natural feeling transfer of power, and ease of adjustments are second to none in my book. Bravo Yamaha, May this be the last pedal I ever purchase!!

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