It was almost 20 years ago, in 1992, when TAMA set out on the "Iron Cobra" project to create the ultimate drum pedal. The goal was to create something that would work in all environments, for all players, regardless of their music genre or playing style..
At that time, we adopted the slogan "Rock Solid Strength and Versatility" as our mission statement for this pedal.

In 1993, the first generation of Iron Cobra made its debut. It immediately raised the bar for bass drum pedals with innovations such as the Vari-Pitch Beater Holder and Iron Cobra Beater. It introduced key features like the Spring Tight and Speedo-Ring, which reduce power loss, and the Para-Clamp mechanism which securely clamps the pedal to the bass drum hoop.

Iron Cobra was a huge success and the pedal was well deserving of the "Rock Solid Strength and Versatility" slogan. It made waves in the drum pedal world and forced drummers and other manufacturers to take notice that a bold new pedal had arrived.

In 1998, it saw a complete makeover along with many minor changes, as we adopted innovative mechanisms such as the Oiles® Bearing Hinge and later the Cobra Coil. The pedal evolved to fit the needs of drummers while still remaining true to its roots.

For 2011, we have redesigned the Iron Cobra footboard, the face of the pedal, to give it a refined look and a smoother feel for heel-toe playing and slide techniques. In addition, we have adopted a thicker Oiles® Bearing Hinge and new pedal housing structure for improved action and even higher durability.

Iron Cobra, the true legend of innovation, remains highly respected worldwide nearly 20 years after its debut.