Designed for 14" snare drums, the Twisted Series snare wires feature 40 strands of premium-grade steel-alloy wire coiled together in pairs for a total of 20 strands for the heightened sensitivity, even at lesser tensions.The Twisted Series wires feature premium-grade steel-alloy wire coiled in pairs for accentuated articulation and response with a "dry" tone. The unique ability to respond favorably under very little tension makes them an unparalleled option for snare wires.PureSound offers a wide variety of professional quality snare wires including a selection of vintage wires designed specifically for older snare drums with unique snare mechanisms. PureSound snare wires are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.