Vater's beaters are well-balanced for speed and all feature a steel shaft. Beater heads are fastened to the shaft with a perm-lock safety nut for extra security.
The R-40/3 are air suspension feet for Floor Tom legs. These Air Suspension Rubber Tips allow your floor tom to rest on a cushion of air. These large rubber feet prevent premature sound decay from floor contact. Floor toms never had it so good.