SPL's new Kicker Pro is a student-size five-piece drum kit that includes tunable drumheads, a full-size chain drive bass drum pedal, and multi-ply, real poplar wood shells. With an 18"x14" bass drum, 12"x5" snare, 8"x5" tom, 10"x5" tom, and a 12"x10" floor tom, as well as hi-hat and crash/ride cymbals, the Kicker Pro comes with everything you need to play right away. It also includes a drum throne, stands, hardware, tuning key, and set-up guide – even the sticks. The Kicker Pro features a silver metallic glitter finish with black powder coat hardware. Street: $279.99.
The SPL Lil' Kicker is a thre-piece scaled-down drum kit that provides an introduction to percussion for children three to six years of age. Lil' Kicker kits are built to professional standards, including fully tunable, replaceable drum heads, quality metal hardware, and real multi-ply wood shells. The Lil' Kicker includes a 16"x12" bass drum with pedal, 10"x4" snare drum, and an 8"x5" tom-tom, plus a crash/ride cymbal and hi-hat. Available in your choice of black, white, or wine red finish with black hardware and mounts, each drum set also includes a sturdy drum throne, tuning key, drum sticks, and set-up instructions. Street: $129.99.
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