Vic Firth HHPQL Heavy Hitter Large Quadropad Tenor Practice Pad

Vic Firth HHPQL Heavy Hitter Large Quadropad Tenor Practice Pad is a full-size, professional-grade practice pad designed for marching tenor drummers who want the most accurate and realistic training tool available. With true-to-life spacing and soft rubber surfaces, it’s built to prepare players for peak performance on the field or stage.

Materials and Build Quality

The HHPQL features six accurately spaced and sized playing zones crafted from soft, non-marking rubber to provide realistic rebound and quiet response. The soft rubber material offers moderate stick resistance, simulating the feel of actual marching tenor heads while promoting dynamic control and endurance.

The durable wooden base is precision-cut to replicate the arc and spacing of a full quad/quint tenor drum setup. Cutouts between pads encourage correct arm movement, promoting clean sweeps, scrapes, and crossovers. A non-slip backing keeps the pad secure on tables, harness mounts, or stands, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Performance and Use Case

This pad is ideal for high school, collegiate, and drum corps tenor drummers who need an accurate, quiet alternative to the full drum set. It supports essential skills such as timing, sweep consistency, zone accuracy, and movement flow across all drums. Its large surface area is perfect for group rehearsals, private lessons, or personal woodshedding.

Key Features

• Six soft rubber zones for full tenor/quint setup
• Accurate spacing and real-drum dimensions
• Quiet, responsive surface for realistic rebound
• Non-slip backing for stability on all surfaces
• Ideal for sweeps, crossovers, and split practice

More Information

• Practice Pads
• Vic Firth Official Website

Conclusion

The Vic Firth HHPQL Heavy Hitter Large Quadropad is the go-to pad for marching tenor drummers serious about precision and performance. With its full-size layout and durable construction, it offers unmatched realism for mastering complex tenor passages with accuracy and confidence.