Yamaha Corporation is Making Waves again with their new high-end kick and two legged hi-hat pedals! Modern Drummer received a box full of these impressive pedals to take through their paces and see what we thought of them. What we found was most excellent! So, let’s start kicking things around with the kick pedals. The FP9C Single and the DFP9C Double Pedals are very much the same pedal except the double comes with a few obvious differences. Let’s begin with the similarities. Each pedal comes with an axle-stabilizing bearing chamber; a low-profile stabilizing hinge; easy-access, auto-lock spring adjustment; weight-adjustable felt beaters; independent beater / footboard angle adjustment; ball bearing drive connection; anti-skid heel spikes; and a heavy-duty carrying case. Both pedals also come with a double chain drive and an optional belt drive attachment piece included. The FP9D and DFP9D are the Direct Drive versions and are available based on […]

July 2025 Issue