Another vote for the Spurlock. I've used one for many years. Lately though I've been gigging with a flat base DW, I think 6000 series.

Actually there are no Spu....oh, nevermind...:p

I see what you did there...x-mas3

My Ludwig Atlas [SIZE="4"]SPURLOCK[/SIZE] is amazing. I also use a 70's Rogers that feels great!

For light-weight "usable" hi hat stands, I love the Slingerland 804 flush-base stand, Ludwig 1123-1 Spurlock and the Ludwig 1124 Atlas. Of these, the Atlas is the only one to offer adjustable spring tension. I've rebuilt plenty of Slingerland 804 and Ludwig 1123-1 stands and usually "pre-load" the spring tension by using chromed bushings of various lengths. I've found that even my vintage early 70's 14" Zildjian "New Beat" cymbals to be a bit too heavy for these stands, causing a slow and rubbery feel. Pre-loading the spring mechanism completely eliminates this tendency and gives a very good feel!

I'm using a Slingerland Dynamo HH stand and it is a total pleasure to play. I sometimes have a heavy hand, and it has never let me down.

I think the hexagonal rod gives the clutch more area to clamp onto, so I've never had a problem with the clutch losing its grip in the middle of a song.

Believe me or not,Gene Krupa once told me during a break filming a show with Lionel Hampton back in the 70,s that THE most important parts of a drum kit were the snare drum,kick pedal,and hat stand.He said he had more trouble with "pedals" than he cared to remember.Im not a big fan of vintage hardware except the flat base cymbal stands.We,ve come a long way since those days especially in that dept.I think GK would approve of todays offerings though.

OK,OK,Ok...Ludwig Spurlock!!! Lets say that classic,hercules and Atlas are just nicknames!!

The Ludwig Standard its also a very interesting piece...

LOVE the Standard cymbal and snare stands. Never got into the hat stand or bass pedal. GREAT cymbal and snare stands, though. Those are my go-to spares.