No other marching snare drum has changed the face of corps competition like the FFX Championship marching snare drum series. The lethal combination of 6 plies of 100% maple free-floating in a super lightweight aircraft Aluminum frame creates a force to be reckoned with. The drums" 2-ply maple reinforcement rings provide solid shell stability and shape integrity, which promotes optimal head seating and consistent tuning. 16-Strand synthetic gut snares offer a tremendous advantage over the competition by offering a larger contact area with the bottom head. This in turn provides increased sensitivity at lower playing levels and dramatic power as volume increases. The individual strands are also removable, offering the widest tuning range of any drum on the market.6-ply, 100% maple shell Floating shell design fto maximize resonance Lightweight Aircraft Aluminum Frame Aluminum alloy edge ring and hoops to for high-tension durability Individually tunable snare wires Quick-release strainer for fast head changes 6 air vents for increased power Rod guards keep tension rods safe during quick head changes