The Vic Firth Heavy Hitter Bass Pad features the original barbell design which mounts on a cymbal stand for vertical and quiet practice of the marching bass drum. The player can see stick angles‚ stick heights and side-to-side line up while practicing on a 14" wide set-up just like an actual marching bass drum. The Basspad offers sturdy steel construction‚ a mounting post designed to fit all brands of cymbal stands and 1/4" thick gum rubber pads for a realistic feel