The Performance Series is handcrafted in the California Custom Shop. These custom-quality drums are now available with 100% Birch shells for a limited time. Birch is a favorite among studio drummers and engineers, striking the perfect balance between crisp articulation and warm tone. Suitable for many styles of music, Birch offers a sharp attack, short sustain, and balanced resonance. These Birch shells feature HVX' (horizontal-vertical-diagonal) grain orientation that ensures musical expression and optimum performance. These snare drums offer incredible attack with a quick, controlled sustain. The 10-ply shell and a 60-degree back cut make the 6.5x14" size the go-to choice for versatility. DW's Performance Series drums offer hardware features similar to the Collector's Series: Performance turret lugs, 3mm triple-flanged counter hoops, TruePitch 30 tuning tension rods, DW Mag throw-off, and a 3P Butt plate. * Features: 100% Birch HVX shells Made in the U.S.A. MAG throw off Quarter lugs 60-degree back-cut bearing edge Limited Edition All-Birch, All-DW. Performance Series™ Birch shells are built with DW’s patented HVX™ technique, featuring 100% Birch plies with grains oriented in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal patterns for low, punchy fundamentals. Crafted in the California Custom Shop, these custom-quality drums offer powerful attack and tight resonance that made Birch a player favorite and a studio legend. Bearing Edge HVX™ shells are precision-cut with 45-degree (toms) and 60-degree (bass and snare) edges. These edges provide tonality and sustain from your toms, and depth and punch from your bass and snare. DW MAG™ Throw-off System The MAG™ throw-off has an integrated magnet and horizontal tension adjustment for smooth, easy-adjust action. True Pitch Tuning Extra threads to dial in your tuning while reducing unwanted slippage. Triple Flange Hoops 3.0mm chrome Steel triple flange counter hoops.