Bought a performance series kit in pewter sparkle a little while ago. My first gig with it, the sound guy thought they were a collectors series kit just by the sound. He was blown away. Not to mention they looked amazing!
We are happy you're in love! Not everyone love can be absolutely perfect in size though. :) As of right now we are set with the sizing on the Performance series but we do very much appreciate your suggestion and you choosing the Performance series!
I know he's just "doodling" on this video, but Tony doodles like Picasso. I've seen some musicians do some crazy things with time over my 45 years, but Tony is a freaking wizard! The way he approaches dynamics is so cool. A lot like Papa Jo Jones imho.
Tama drums destroy DW. The superstar custom hyperdrive and superclassics are way better than the design series, tama Starclassics are way better than performance series, and tama star drums are way better than DW collectors series. The hardware that come on tama kits are unrivaled. The starclassic hardware they brought down from the star drums like the quick lock Tom brackets, quick lock floor Tom legs, air cushioned floor Tom legs, and the new bass drum Spurs and legs, claw hook bass drum lugs, and the new swivel wing mounting system is better than the collectors series basic ass hardware and mounting systems which cost 10 times more than Starclassics. Tama hardware, thrones, stands, pedals, are better than DW. And the drums themselves and the sound and feel of tama drums are just a million times better than dW. That’s all just my opinion but a lot of people would agree Dw’s have a average sound that are WAYYYYY overpriced for what u get. Basic hardware basic sound.
Andy Ham Just no ...lol..I've been using starclassics for close to 18 years and even the performance sound better let alone the collectors series .I went to dw 9000 pedals. Way better than the iron cobras I used before
Greetings from California! Your English works just fine for us. Thanks so much for watching the video and most importantly being a part of the DW family!
A great shell that has driven the market sensitivity and perfect design of new tones for any style ... appropriate for beginners and professionals ... Applause!
The floor toms sounds like a dead beat bucket!...whoever tuned that needs tuning lessons man!..only the high toms sounds okay. No wonder he is playing half heartedly.
This kit features the Cherry Stain finish. The drums sizes in this video are: 8x10" Tom-Tom (8-ply HVX) 9x12" (8-ply HVX) 14x16" (8-ply HVX) 5.5x14" SNARE (10-ply HVX) 18x22" Bass Drum (8-ply HVX)
I just picked up my set in ebony stain and it is the best drum set I have ever heard. Maybe when I'm older and have a job I'll get a collector's series drum set! Thank you Dw for making the best drums ever!
We saw your video right? Symptoms of the Universe. Great job! Thanks for choosing the Performance series and we are very happy you are liking the sound!
Well there is a stern point and we appreciate it. Having the fun learning and playing drums is the whole point. it is a thick icing on the cake for us if we can have you do it on a PDP or a DW kit. Thanks for choosing PDP!!
@sebaslimm Thanks for watching! This would be the best beginner style kit that you could get from DW for sure. PDP can also do the trick depending on your budget. :).
Hes one of the BEST drummers I follow on youtube! That kit looks like just what Im lookin for and I love DW to boot!!! Thanks for making such an amazing drum kit!!
Thanks for your enthusiasm so much! We do not do any pricing direct from our factory but we can say the Design Series will be priced between the Concept Series and the Performance Series! Have a good one!
@Drumzmer555 The answer to your question is yes! All of the sizes you have inquired about are in our add on tom options. You can special order the Performance Series from any of our authorized DW drum dealers. Go to dwdrums(dot)com to locate the nearest DW dealer in your area.
Wow thanks for watching so much! We love for you to play a Performance kit! Until then, enjoy your drumming! Let us know when you are playing your Performance kit! We are just as excited as you!
@announcer9 Nice! You know how to follow a great drummer. ;) We are very lucky to have Tony on our roster. Thanks for your positive feedback on the Performance Series!
Thanks for asking Scotty! Since we have started the Performance series we have added finishes and snare and tom sizes. As for now, we are set on finishes and sizes but the new year could bring something more. Stay tuned!
We do have a White Marine finish ply finish for the Performance Series. Feel free to check the rest of the finishes for the Performance Series on the link below. Thanks for your inquiry! dwdrums(dot)com/drums/performance/finishes(dot)asp
@xrandolphx actually, the hardware on this kit is chrome. The dim lighting makes it appear darker than it is. Thanks for considering DW Performance Series for your next kit. We love the black nickel too, but that's a custom option reserved for Collector's, Jazz, and Classics series.
his approach is really fantastic, love it ! And sound of Performance is outstanding, not to be humble in comparison to (most customizable) Collector's counterpart
I've owned a DW Collector's Series for 12 years now, so I'm extremely familiar with its sound. DW has done an amazing job and re-creating the Collector's series sound in a less expensive package. I would venture to guess that the C.S. will hold up better in the long run when compared to the P.S. As as far as shell construction, hardware, but we won't know until the P.S. have been on the market for awhile. Amazing drums. Good job DW.
Wow! those sound absolutely fantastic! they sound just like their big brother dw's! which is what i want because im building a home studio and i need a great sounding kit, and dw's are known for being the best studio kits out there. thanks for recommending them!
@1101jmb the heads on this kit are the stock DW Coated/Clear heads made by Remo USA. Tony plays Evans heads. This kit was used by many drummers that day (it's not his) of many different head endorsements. But those are the heads that come stock on all DW Performance and Collector's Series drums.
I just picked up a new set of these in a 6pce config. in this Cherry Stain... Loving them!!! Was in the right place right time kinda deal. Drums are brand new but the previous colours. Yeah baby!!
Thanks for choosing the 5000 series! Really the biggest difference these days is in the sprocket type cam for the 5000 series and the free floating rotor style cam for the 9000 pedal. Both have different feeling to them with the 5000 having more of feeling of push while the 9000 is a feeling of ease.
With the Performance series we chose the most popular sizes because we were making this our second ever production line drum set(the Eco-X series being the first). We have since added an 18 inch floor tom and Metal snare into the mix. We have also had some requests for 10x13's so we will keep you posted on if we add them to the mix also. Thanks for your feedback!
Animalistic!
i bought a DW Performance Kit last week, and its really beyond my
expectations! IT Sounds nothing less than AMAZING.
Nice! We are happy to hear you are loving it. Thanks very much!
Bought a performance series kit in pewter sparkle a little while ago. My first gig with it, the sound guy thought they were a collectors series kit just by the sound. He was blown away. Not to mention they looked amazing!
Lucas Jakobi, Awesome! We are happy you love it!
We are happy you're in love! Not everyone love can be absolutely perfect in size though. :) As of right now we are set with the sizing on the Performance series but we do very much appreciate your suggestion and you choosing the Performance series!
i think this is one of his sloppiest performances... and it's still incredible.
Love my DW Performance Series kit. I get compliments at every show. Thanks for making me sound great, DW.
I think he doesn't like the sound of those toms by the look of his face.. 0:42
The floor tom sounds particularly awful.
All of them sound awful. Probably the worst tuned DW in all of history.
Oh please let him sign a contract with Noble&Cooley someday...
Jeffrey Middelveld Come on! The first tom sounds sweeet!!
Well I don't know. Just put Evans 360 on top and Pinstripes on the bottom. There you have the phat sound
@@drdollas it really does. I'm assuming it's the way it was mic'd.
Great job! thanks for choosing the Performance series!
2:57
A true artist loving his music
Just look at that smile!
Thanks so much Jonathan! Welcome to the DW family! We are so grateful for your support and positive feedback. What sizes did you go for??
I know he's just "doodling" on this video, but Tony doodles like Picasso. I've seen some musicians do some crazy things with time over my 45 years, but Tony is a freaking wizard!
The way he approaches dynamics is so cool. A lot like Papa Jo Jones imho.
Dude, he's even got the face and expressions.
Sweet! Thanks so much! We wish many fun drumming times and we so appreciate you being a part of the DW family!
This dude is a demon on drums
How about a demon god?
Thanks and thanks for choosing the Performance Series! Sweet video idea with the GoPro.
DW is amazing! I'm playing Tama now, but when I've got enough money I'm going to play DW
Tama drums destroy DW. The superstar custom hyperdrive and superclassics are way better than the design series, tama Starclassics are way better than performance series, and tama star drums are way better than DW collectors series. The hardware that come on tama kits are unrivaled. The starclassic hardware they brought down from the star drums like the quick lock Tom brackets, quick lock floor Tom legs, air cushioned floor Tom legs, and the new bass drum Spurs and legs, claw hook bass drum lugs, and the new swivel wing mounting system is better than the collectors series basic ass hardware and mounting systems which cost 10 times more than Starclassics. Tama hardware, thrones, stands, pedals, are better than DW. And the drums themselves and the sound and feel of tama drums are just a million times better than dW. That’s all just my opinion but a lot of people would agree Dw’s have a average sound that are WAYYYYY overpriced for what u get. Basic hardware basic sound.
Andy Ham Just no ...lol..I've been using starclassics for close to 18 years and even the performance sound better let alone the collectors series .I went to dw 9000 pedals. Way better than the iron cobras I used before
Mapex or Tama Stars are way better. DW = Mexican drums made in the USA.
Greetings from California! Your English works just fine for us. Thanks so much for watching the video and most importantly being a part of the DW family!
I was fooled into thinking this was a demonstration for Zildjian not DW?
Tony's drumming is exceptional! Kit sounds great!
6:50 AWESOME!!! O.o
Probably the only drummer I could sit and watch all day every day
I use PDP and DW exclusively and absolutely love them. You will not find better instruments anywhere!
A great shell that has driven the market sensitivity and perfect design of new tones for any style ... appropriate for beginners and professionals ... Applause!
The floor toms sounds like a dead beat bucket!...whoever tuned that needs tuning lessons man!..only the high toms sounds okay. No wonder he is playing half heartedly.
You took the words outta my mouth
Great to hear! Thanks for choosing the Performance Series!
Tony u look lika chipmunk
This kit features the Cherry Stain finish.
The drums sizes in this video are:
8x10" Tom-Tom (8-ply HVX)
9x12" (8-ply HVX)
14x16" (8-ply HVX)
5.5x14" SNARE (10-ply HVX)
18x22" Bass Drum (8-ply HVX)
(Hater voice) This guy is very overrated!
he was amazing at 12 yrs old and he's a phenom as an adult. Overrated is not a word that applies to Tony Royster!
I just picked up my set in ebony stain and it is the best drum set I have ever heard. Maybe when I'm older and have a job I'll get a collector's series drum set! Thank you Dw for making the best drums ever!
Sounds like it worked out for sure! Thanks so much for choosing DW and enjoy!
he is for sure!! Glad you are liking the sound of the Performance series!
We saw your video right? Symptoms of the Universe. Great job! Thanks for choosing the Performance series and we are very happy you are liking the sound!
Well there is a stern point and we appreciate it. Having the fun learning and playing drums is the whole point. it is a thick icing on the cake for us if we can have you do it on a PDP or a DW kit. Thanks for choosing PDP!!
@sebaslimm Thanks for watching! This would be the best beginner style kit that you could get from DW for sure. PDP can also do the trick depending on your budget. :).
Hes one of the BEST drummers I follow on youtube! That kit looks like just what Im lookin for and I love DW to boot!!! Thanks for making such an amazing drum kit!!
the snare sound in this video is the most intense and amazing thing i've ever heard from a snare drum! very nice work
Thanks! Tony is one of the greatest!
We hope there is a day for you for a DW kit! We are happy you are using the Kitbuilder!
Thanks for stopping by!
We're grateful for sure!
Thanks for your enthusiasm so much! We do not do any pricing direct from our factory but we can say the Design Series will be priced between the Concept Series and the Performance Series! Have a good one!
Thanks for choosing DW!! Enjoy your kit!
Awesome! Nothing would make us happier to get you into a kit!
Tony is using the 9000 Series bass drum pedals and this bass drum is an 18x22 inch in size. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! John Good is the mastermind for sure! Enjoy your drumming!
One of my favorite Drummers and those drums sound so nice!
That's the best part! He can groove super good. He is currently holding it down with Jay-Z mainly.
Great job Tony! We just provided him with the kit. :) Thanks!
Haven't watched Royster's videos for a long time, incredible performance!
just absolutely beautiful sounding drums...starting to save my ass off to get a set...all amazing drummers too. What an awesome company!
Thanks for asking! We do not do any customizing for the Performance series. We hope the 8x10 and 9x12 size will work for you!
Nice! Thanks for choosing the Performance Series!
5-piece, candy apple red! 22" kick, 10", 9", 14" toms, and a 14" snare. I'm really loving it!
Awesome! We love that! Thanks for watching!
oh sweet. thank you very much. cant wait to see the new kit. its always fun to look at whats new.
@Drumzmer555 The answer to your question is yes! All of the sizes you have inquired about are in our add on tom options. You can special order the Performance Series from any of our authorized DW drum dealers. Go to dwdrums(dot)com to locate the nearest DW dealer in your area.
Thanks for your feedback! We will keep everyone posted if there is a Birch Performance series in the future!
Wow thanks for watching so much! We love for you to play a Performance kit! Until then, enjoy your drumming! Let us know when you are playing your Performance kit! We are just as excited as you!
Thanks so much! Tony is a beast!
@announcer9 Nice! You know how to follow a great drummer. ;) We are very lucky to have Tony on our roster.
Thanks for your positive feedback on the Performance Series!
Thanks for asking Scotty! Since we have started the Performance series we have added finishes and snare and tom sizes. As for now, we are set on finishes and sizes but the new year could bring something more. Stay tuned!
For sure! For a young guy he's playing well for a long time!
We do have a White Marine finish ply finish for the Performance Series. Feel free to check the rest of the finishes for the Performance Series on the link below. Thanks for your inquiry!
dwdrums(dot)com/drums/performance/finishes(dot)asp
@Hheawy Thanks for watching! Yeah Tony is definitely not struggling these days. ;)
I've never seen such an awesome slide technique on the foot!
these drums sound so delicious I just wanna scarf em down!!! Tony's drumming makes them even better sounding!
@LKdrummer1 Nice! Great to hear! We are happy that we can get you into a Performance Series kit.
This kit and the cymbals sound abdolutely amazing
Fair enough! We appreciate your kind words. We work hard to get to everyone's comments!
Just got a performance kit, sounds amazing! Very impressed. I love your circular lugs! Keep up the great work!
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
@8milezHigh We are happy to inspire! Thanks for watching!
Thanks! Tony definitely kills it!
@xrandolphx actually, the hardware on this kit is chrome. The dim lighting makes it appear darker than it is. Thanks for considering DW Performance Series for your next kit. We love the black nickel too, but that's a custom option reserved for Collector's, Jazz, and Classics series.
All good feedback with your personal experience! We appreciate it! Thanks!
Great to hear! We are very happy to hear you are learning from this video.
Glad you got it figured out!
We are very sorry for not making worse sounding kits for you. :) Thanks for being a positive influence on our DW family!
his approach is really fantastic, love it !
And sound of Performance is outstanding, not to be humble in comparison to (most customizable) Collector's counterpart
So true! He totally holds it down and then can Chop away at it like no other.
Man... Tony... He's got that extra little spice that is reserved for seemingly one dozen living drummers at any given time.
2 young greats!! We'll see what we can do!
I've owned a DW Collector's Series for 12 years now, so I'm extremely familiar with its sound. DW has done an amazing job and re-creating the Collector's series sound in a less expensive package. I would venture to guess that the C.S. will hold up better in the long run when compared to the P.S. As as far as shell construction, hardware, but we won't know until the P.S. have been on the market for awhile. Amazing drums. Good job DW.
Once I'm living on my own and making a decent amount of money, nothing would make me happier than to get an awesome DW custom kit.
Thanks for choosing PDP! We would love for you to have a Performance Series when you are ready. Tony rules right?!?!
Wow! those sound absolutely fantastic! they sound just like their big brother dw's! which is what i want because im building a home studio and i need a great sounding kit, and dw's are known for being the best studio kits out there. thanks for recommending them!
That rhymed very well! Very good point about Tony. An amazing talent but he has so much respect for who came before him. :)
@GabrielTheDrumer Thanks! Tony is the man. We are lucky to have him. :)
Glad you are liking them!
@1101jmb the heads on this kit are the stock DW Coated/Clear heads made by Remo USA. Tony plays Evans heads. This kit was used by many drummers that day (it's not his) of many different head endorsements. But those are the heads that come stock on all DW Performance and Collector's Series drums.
Alright Chris! We are so happy to hear your feedback and wish many more fun drumming times on your DW kit and hardware! Enjoy!
We hear you! We will definately keep Roy in mind. He's awesome!
He's the reason I'm buying myself an Acoustic!
GO Tony!!! GO DW!!!
Glad you are liking it! Thanks so much!
Glad to see that behind the crazy chops is a human who improvises the same way we do
No but we can say that Tony appreciates all nice things said about him!
I just picked up a new set of these in a 6pce config. in this Cherry Stain... Loving them!!! Was in the right place right time kinda deal. Drums are brand new but the previous colours. Yeah baby!!
Thanks for choosing the 5000 series! Really the biggest difference these days is in the sprocket type cam for the 5000 series and the free floating rotor style cam for the 9000 pedal. Both have different feeling to them with the 5000 having more of feeling of push while the 9000 is a feeling of ease.
Thanks for watching! Tony is a beast!
that snare drum is in a league of it's own! incredible
With the Performance series we chose the most popular sizes because we were making this our second ever production line drum set(the Eco-X series being the first). We have since added an 18 inch floor tom and Metal snare into the mix. We have also had some requests for 10x13's so we will keep you posted on if we add them to the mix also. Thanks for your feedback!
Best to take care of school first! We will be here when you are ready for a DW kit. :)