
Hyper-Drive is the latest concept for tom depths. The shallow depths of these toms offer enhanced attack for a punchy sound with quick response. Furthermore, these sizes allow you to position the rack toms much lower, so you can get them just where you want.
This new combination stand offers much greater positioning
flexibility of tom toms. By loosening the bolt on the tom holder, toms can be easily adjusted forward or back (60mm maximum).
TAMA’s original Stilt system tripod provides back and forth adjustment from the base of the stand. This allows you to bring those rack toms in even when you can’t move the stand any closer.
All Superstar rack toms are fitted with a Star-Cast Mounting System similar to Starclassic drums. This unique system offers total tom isolation and unhindered shell resonance without the adverse effect on tuning or complicated head changes found in less advanced suspension designs.
Bass Drum : 7ply, 7mm
Tom Tom, Floor Tom & Snare Drum : 6ply, 6mm
Our highest priority in producing the Superstar series of drums was sound. The full, powerful character and rich resonance of the Superstar drums were achieved by utilizing carefully selected birch shells and focusing intently on shell molding and the bearing edge shape.
In Superstar Hyper-Drive, all shell hardware is Black Nickel Plated, giving the drums a distinctive, high-end image.
The Sound Bridge high-tension, low-mass lug was specifically designed for Superstar. Sound Bridge's unique structure looks much like a traditional high-tension lug, but the body of the lug "floats" over the shell to minimize shell contact so the drum can resonate to its fullest. However, Sound Bridge still offers all the benefits of the traditional high-tension lug: it offsets the tension of the batter side and bottom side heads, reduces the stress on the shell, and provides greater protection to the drum shell during transport.
Superstar Hyper-Drive's "Power Craft" drum heads ensure a great sound practically right out of the box! Batter side heads are made of Dupont® Mylar® film for richer tone and greater durability. Ring mufflers on bass drum heads remove the need for extra internal muffling.