Summary 9-Ply Poplar shells Ball and socket tom holders Durable wrap finish Fusion drum sizes but with a big sound More compact bass drum for smaller players Mapex Tornado 20-Inch Fusion Drum Kit, Black Description Mapex Tornado 20-Inch Fusion Drum Kit, Black The Mapex Tornado is the perfect kit for the budding drummers. Manufacturing excellence and hand selected basswood provides a kit that sounds great, looks great and will last for years to come. Main Features Fusion drum sizes but with a big sound More compact bass drum for smaller players 9-Ply Poplar shells Ball and socket tom holders Durable wrap finish Complete with cymbals and double braced hardware 20x18 Kick, 10x8 and 12x9 rack toms, 14x14 floor tom Read More The Mapex Tornado is the starter kit against which all others are measured. The 9-ply poplar shells produce a larger than life sound that gives a level of dynamics, tone and quality that is unmatched by any other kit in this price range. The Fusion sized drums are perfect for the smaller player as the 20-inch bass drum allows for the other drums to be positioned lower. The Mapex Tornado offers features that are only found on higher end kits. The tom mounts are fitted with ball and socket joints for flexible placement. The bass drum spurs are retractable for ease of transport. This kit is no toy and will suit players from the very beginning, well into intermediate levels of ability. The kit comes ready to play with heads, cymbals, and a full set of double braced hardware.