Just recently switched over to a Slingy Tempo King, it has taken a little getting used to, but I'm loving the responsiveness. I like the feel of it better than my Pearl. I'm also extremely fond of my flat base Slingy hi-hat stand.

Amen Brother!

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I'm afraid I'm going to go outside the box-Premier 252.This replaced my Sonor Champion around 83'and I've collected these orphans ever since.Right now I'm alternating between a solid bar and a strap drive version.And I have a mid-70's Pearl on my practice set.Odd about those Pearl pedals-the beater hits the head WAY beyond it's 90 degree point,so I heated and put a Z in the beater rod.All better-MUCH more responsive.

This does not include the 8-10 Pedals in my attic that just didn't work out.It's a used car lot of pedals.

Interesting feedback

Seems to me a lot of the newer pedals have a heavy feel to them which I don't like but some people do, I might have to try a speed king

Try it you will Love it..Speed king that is..Mikey

Used Speed Kings for years, still have a few. Then switched to a Pearl belt pedal which is a bit heavier feel but really fluid. Just recently started using a Pearl Demon Drive. All the benefits of a Speed King (direct drive), but with modern features and unlimited adjustments (light, heavy, power, light). It works for me, but may not be everyone's cup of tea. I don't think one is better than another, just whatever feels the best individually. I like the old and the new.

It's funny- my first pedal was a Speedking- just came with the set in 1976. I guess it was almost new at the time- worked perfectly for about 10 years and I never Knew it was special. You`all gonna kick my ass but my least favorite pedals are the DWs- the raised heel plate is so strange feeling to me.

I have a Sonor Giant Step pedal that is like a Mercedes Benz it`s so nimble (cost almost as much as a Benz I recall...) Anyway- I "like" most pedals I have played except single chain types- the pedal plate then can move side to side too much. Other, for me it`s all in the spring and foot board adjustment. I use an Iron Cobra, double chain, as my workhorse pedal mostly because it is so adjustable and sturdy.

Now you `ve got me tempted to try a Speedking again as well.Sumo Dude

I too am tempted to buy another Speed King. Almost got an old one for $15 a few weeks back but the guy flaked out.

I grew up playing on one in the school jazz band and it worked great. I have played them since and LOVE the feel. A good friend of mine still plays on one, but his is real flimsy. The metal connector thing falls off almost every song or two. I can't take those chances when playing in front of large crowds. Thats why I go with modern pedals.

Does anyone know how to fix that problem? The whole metal hinge loose and falling off?

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Never once found a Speed King that felt right for me. Recently got a Ghost dirt

cheap off feeBay and it is the smoothest pedal I've tried. Granted, I should

try some of those other newer ones like the DW you guys are talking about and

have heard that those older Camco chain pedals are highly sought after too.

I love my modern Yamaha strap drive for my blues kit.

The Slingerland Tempo King is great on my jazz kit.

My backup is a Calato Regal Tip strap drive.

I recently bought a Yamaha direct drive, but after fiddling with it for 3 days, I cannot get my foot to like it, have to sell it.

A box of junk I got in a deal has a Ghost in it that I have to try out next.