Drum Accessories

Unlike a rounded beater head the Ahead Felt Cube Bass Drum Beater provides a more immediate and punchy attack. The high density square felt head packs a warm and punchy boom suitable for a wide range of musical genres.

The Ahead GripKey Drum Key is an essential to any drum kit. The red silicone grip eliminates the tedious loop of dropping the drum key finding the drum key picking up the drum key. The red silicone provides unmatched grip - you will not drop this drum key! Perfect as a spare or replacement the Ahead GripKey Drum Key features a durable lightweight design which makes it perfect for the everyday drummer or percussionist. Whether youre setting up for a gig preparing for home practice or tuning/replacing your drumheads the Ahead GripKey Drum Key is the perfect addition to any drummers stick bag.

The Ahead Grip Tape Blue is perfect for drummers looking to enhance their stick grip and control during high-energy performances. Its self-locking design means it stays in place once applied giving you confidence throughout your set. Whether youre using Ahead or any other drumsticks this tape offers a secure slip-resistant grip that helps improve handling and reduce fatigue.The included finishing tape ensures an even firmer hold while the high-performance material is built to last as long as your Ahead drumsticks. Its a great solution for drummers who want reliable grip support without the need for constant readjustments.

Ahead Grip Tape White provides additional grip for all types of drumstick. Once locked into place the high-traction material will keep your sticks secure and will last for as long as the stick survives.

The Ahead Hi-Hat Drop Clutch is a high-performance quick release hi-hat drop clutch. This clutch has been designed to be used with professional level hi-hat stands such as the Ahead Mach 1 Series. The quick release mechanism has a spring-loaded lock that slides on and off in less than a second. This allows you to change your timbre instantly during a performance. Incredibly easy to use. To drop the hi-hat simply pull down on the lever arm. The hi-hats can be re-connected by stepping on the hi-hat pedal.

The Ahead Jet Black Wool Cymbals Felts 10 Pack has got you covered for stress-free gigging thanks to their simple design able to fit any size and shape of cymbal stand with super easy application. The smart black colour blends in with any style of drumkit. With their thick wool design your favourite cymbals are instantly protected from scratches allowing you to focus more on your performance. 10 individual felts are great as replacements or spares while youre on the road.

The Ahead Long Taper Drumstick Cover is a stock replacement cover that provides protection for your gear and for the aluminium shaft of your Ahead drumsticks.

The Ahead Long Taper Covers protect your gear and drumsticks from excess damage. Sold as a pair these Long Taper Covers are designed to slide onto your drumsticks tapers - the main shaft area - minimising strike impact damage among your drums cymbals and the drumsticks themselves. Made from durable polyurethane your gear is guaranteed long-lasting protection. They fit a wide variety of drumsticks too. Play harder play longer!

The Ahead Long Taper Covers protect your gear and drumsticks from excess damage. Sold as a pair these Long Taper Covers are designed to slide onto your drumsticks tapers - the main shaft area - minimising strike impact damage among your drums cymbals and the drumsticks themselves. Made from durable polyurethane your gear is guaranteed long-lasting protection. They fit a wide variety of drumsticks too. Play harder play longer!

The Ahead Long Taper Drumstick Cover is an optional colour replacement cover that provides protection for your gear and for the aluminium shaft of your Ahead drumsticks. They simply slide over your pair of drumsticks and their light weight means the balance of your drumsticks is not affected in any way.

The Ahead M2C/M2Cx Marching Short Tapers (White) is a super-strong protective cover for the M2C and M2Cx sticks. The Polyurethane material provides a solid cover that protects the aluminium shaft of your Ahead drum sticks for an easy replacement that lasts 6-10 times longer than wooden sticks. With it being in white you can add a splash of colour to your Ahead stick with ease.

The Ahead Mach 1 Double Sided Beater is the perfect replacement beater providing you the advantage of two bass drum beaters in one - a a classic felt sound or a bright attack sound. This reversible beater head with a hard felt head on one side and a hard plastic head on the other side. It also features a chrome plated hardened steel shaft.

The Ahead Mach 1 Standard Hi-Hat Clutch is made for performance and reliability. A solid hi-hat clutch that is designed to fit all hi-hats and stands it safely grabs your top hat and keeps it secure throughout a performance. With quality felts knurled nuts and a bottom lock nut keeping your hat secure you can play confidently. In a chrome finish too it seamlessly blends into your hardware setup.

The Ahead Mach Wave Bass Drum Beater features an ABS plastic cup-shaped beater head creating a bright and defined sound ideal for genres like metal where a cutting bass drum attack is essential.

The Ahead 14" 12-Lug S-Hoop is part of Aheads range of specially shaped high-end steel drum hoops. As well as greater volume theyre guaranteed to bring the very best tones out of your shells. They retain tuning just like cast hoops and in most cases actually make tuning easier while improving retention. Unlike most triple-flanged drum hoops these feature an inverted flange which makes rim shots and cross stick effects much easier. The S-Hoops work with drum heads and shells from all manufacturers. Get ahead with Ahead. Please note: This is a 12 lug hoop.

The Ahead Medium Taper cover is an ideal addition to any drummers stick bag. Designed for use with ahead drumsticks this cover can be used as a replacement or spares. Simply attach over the top of your drumsticks these medium taper covers are quick and easy to assemble. This cover produces a barrier between your stick and drums delivering longevity to your sticks lifespan. Suitable for stick sizes 5A7AJJFB-5A and PR these covers are simply perfect for any gigging drummer - for when you need them the most.

The Ahead Medium Taper Covers protect your gear and drumsticks from excess damage. Sold as a pair these Medium Taper Covers are designed to slide onto your drumsticks tapers - the main shaft area - minimising strike impact damage among your drums cymbals and the drumsticks themselves. Made from durable polyurethane your gear is guaranteed long-lasting protection. They fit a wide variety of drumsticks too. Play harder play longer!

The Ahead Medium Taper Covers protect your gear and drumsticks from excess damage. Sold as a pair these Medium Taper Covers are designed to slide onto your drumsticks tapers - the main shaft area - minimising strike impact damage among your drums cymbals and the drumsticks themselves. Made from durable polyurethane your gear is guaranteed long-lasting protection. They fit a wide variety of drumsticks too. Play harder play longer!

The Ahead Medium Taper Drumstick Cover is an optional colour replacement cover that provides protection for your gear and for the aluminium shaft of your Ahead drumsticks. They simply slide over your pair of drumsticks and their light weight means the balance of your drumsticks is not affected in any way.

The Ahead Mini-Ball Drumstick Tips (5 Pair Pack) is a highly durable replacement pack of tips for Ahead drumsticks. They are suitable for both the LT & ST models providing a bright articulate sound on cymbals and a full rounded tone on drums. Being round in shape the tips are ideal for situations where you need clarity and articulation. In white they compliment the range of Ahead sticks finishes. Ideal as a replacement pack in your gig bag.

The Ahead Mini Ball Tip For All Medium Taper Models (5 Pair Pack) is a replacement tip pack for Ahead drumsticks. This 5A/7A nylon tip provides a bright articulate sound and fits all medium taper drumsticks. Made from standard Nylon the tips produce a bright sound that adds articulation and presence to your playing. The 0.465 diameter and rounded shape achieve a full and rounded tone thanks to the amount of surface contact it gets on the drum head.

The Ahead Nylon Tip for Long Taper And Short Taper Models is a pack of replacement tips created by Ahead. Designed for use with all LT and ST drumstick models these high-quality tips are great as a spare or replacement for your current Ahead sticks. The nylon construction provides a bright stick sound whilst also adding longevity to your drumsticks. Each pack contain five tip pairs allowing you to apply a nylon tip to your sticks when required. Perfect for the gigging and casual drummer alike these nylon Tip replacements are guaranteed to deliver security and durability to your performance.

Ahead Pro Kick Drum Dampers were created as an alternative to the classic duct tape plastered all over the drum skins method. These simple-to-install dampers wont restrict airflow inside of your bass drum and will encourage the natural sustain and low-end of your tone. Drum dampeners allow the sustain resonance and tone of a drum or cymbal to be controlled - often to produce a muffled punchier sound which sits better in a live or recording mix. Ahead Pro Kick Drum Dampers are easy to attach stick securely and make sure your kick sounds its best. Finally you can easily restore the stickiness of each damper by washing in warm water. Please note: Bass Drum not included

The Ahead Rings For All Medium Taper Models (5 Pair Pack) is a perfect replacement or spare ring pack for any drummer with Ahead sticks. These standard blend rings provide you with added protection whilst putting the finishing touches on your stick ensuring you look the part. Fitting all MT Models these anodized aluminium rings will complement any stick finish and aid in maintaining its structural rigidity. As a pack of 5 pairs these are ideal to have in your gig bag.