Competitor CMS Snare Drum shells feature 6-ply Poplar/Kapur shells crafted by Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology.  The wood combination produces excellent response in mid to low registers, as well as the high frequency snap you need for snare drums.  Competitor drums bring together traditional materials and legendary Pearl craftsmanship to create a light, mobile, and affordable high-tension drum.

Competitor Snare Drums feature 45-degree cut bearing edges.

Designed to be lightweight and agile, CMS drums feature reduced weight while still providing a crisp, projecting sound.

Pearl CMS Snares are manufactured with Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology which utilizes a proprietary technique for achieving the ultimate air chamber. It begins with select woods chosen for their unique acoustic attributes, milled to precise thickness with overlapping scarf joint seams, for a perfect air-tight fit. The wood plies are saturated with Pearl’s proprietary “AcoustiGlue” that permeates every pore and dries to the exact consistency of the wood for optimum resonance. Finally, the plies are formed in high-temperature molds with 1000 PSI of hydraulic pressure to produce perfect drum shells that exhibit superior tone, optimal resonance and extreme strength.

Pearl's 1.6mm Steel Rims provide outstanding durability for years of playing without warping or rust.

The CMSX's lever-action strainer provides a smooth yet secure motion, turning the snare guts on and off.  The strainer also allows for adjustment of the guts in relation to the bottom head.

Constructed of Aluminum Alloy, the tension casings and lugs are built to endure seasons of use at modern high-tension tuning.

Featuring a 12-strand gut assembly, CMS snare drums provide a crisp and powerful snap

Allowing for the smallest of adjustments to the gut assembly

Pearl CMS Snare Drums are compatible with MX T-Frame Carriers.