Wood Hoop

Our wooden hoops are made out of Maple – which gives a very appealing, short sustain – with a pure and dry, but warm sound.
*Please note that “Bolt Tight” does not come as a standard feature. If you would prefer these hoops with “Bolt Tight”, please inform us in advance.
Size | Tension |
12″ | 6 |
14″ | 8 |
14″ | 8 for snare |
14″ | 10 |
14″ | 10 for snare |
Brass Straight Hoop

Reproduction of the classic, vintage sound
The distinctive character of brass hoops is a soft and pure sustain – perfectly suited to the reproduction of the classic, vintage sound.
material | thickness | plating |
Brass | 2.3mm | Nickel |
Brass Straight Hoop | ||
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No. | Size | Tension |
BST214-8 | 14" | 8 |
BSS214-8 | 14" | 8 for snare |
Brass Hoop

Mellow tone and Pure sustain
Brass hoops provide a round sound and natural sustain. We utilize nickel plating to extract the best possible performance out of the brass material.
material | thickness | plating |
Brass | 2.3mm | Nickel |
Brass Hoop | ||
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No. | Size | Tension |
BKT312-6 | 12" | 6 |
BKT313-6 | 13" | 6 |
BKT313-8 | 13" | 8 |
BKS313-8 | 13" | 8 for snare |
BKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
BKS314-8 | 14" | 8 for snare |
BKT316-8 | 16" | 8 |
High Edge Hoop

Controlled sound projection, Diverse tonal possibilities
With a height of 20.5mm these hoops offer direct sound projection and focused sound. These hoops will respond to different stick positions to produce a wide variety of rim shot sounds.
material | thickness | plating |
Steel | 2.3mm | Chrome |
High Edge Hoop | ||
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No. | Size | Tension |
HKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
HKS314-8 | 8 for snare |
Round Edge Hoop

Powerful attack and Focused sustain
Round edge hoops emphasize the high pitched overtones and generate a powerful attack. This hoop has a “stick saver” type of shape – which provides a more focused sound and a shorter sustain.
material | thickness | plating |
Steel | 2.3mm | Chrome |
Round Edge Hoop | ||
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No. | Size | Tension |
RKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
RKS314-8 | 8 for snare |
Diecast Hoop

Defined sound profile, Direct, concentrated projection
Canopus die-cast hoops produce a clearly defined tone . They respond to every stroke with full-bodied projection . We have focused on hoop shape and thickness, and used the unique properties of zinc material in order to provide a natural “crack” sound.
material | thickness | plating |
Diecast | – | Chrome |
Diecast Hoop | ||
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No. | Size | Tension |
DDC1308B | 13" | 8 |
DDC1308S | 8 for snare | |
DDC1408B | 14" | 8 |
DDC1408S | 8 for snare |
Power Hoop

Balanced projection and Expansive sound
Power Hoops have a low 17.5mm height. They produce an uncompressed sound and a full, broad rim shot. The edge height allows ease of playability and may also reduce missed rim shots.
material | thickness | plating |
Steel | 2.3mm | Chrome |
Power Hoop | ||
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No. | Size | Tension |
PKT308-5 | 8" | 5 |
PKT310-6 | 10" | 6 |
PKS310-6 | 6 for snare | |
PKT312-6 | 12" | 6 |
PKS312-6 | 6 for snare | |
PKT313-6 | 13" | 6 |
PKS313-6 | 6 for snare | |
PKT313-8 | 8 | |
PKS313-8 | 8 for snare | |
PKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
PKS314-8 | 8 for snare | |
PKT314-10 | 10 | |
PKS314-10 | 10 for snare | |
PKT315-8 | 15" | 8 |
PKT316-8 | 16" | 8 |
PKT318-8 | 18" | 8 |
Steel hoop

Natural projection and Unrestricted resonance
Steel hoops offer a lighter, full-bodied resonance. They are suitable for producing a more “vintage” tone.
material | thickness | plating |
Steel | 1.6mm | Chrome |
Steel Hoop | ||
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No. | Size | Tension |
SKT310-6 | 10" | 6 |
SKT312-6 | 12" | 6 |
SKT313-6 | 13" | 6 |
SKT314-8 | 14" | 8 |
SKS314-8 | 8 for snare | |
SKT316-8 | 16" | 8 |