The new "Speedball" bass drum beater from Puresound Percussion provides drummers with an easy and effective way to create a punchier bass drum sound and enhanced pedal performance. The beater features a unique, self-adjusting beater assembly that automatically swivels to adapt its flat impact surface to any playing angle. This exclusive design guarantees reliable, solid contact between the beater surface and the bass drum head on every stroke. Made of a specially formulated blue hardened plastic, the "Speedball" beater is available in a choice of three surfaces: plastic (for a sharp attack), rubber (for a bit more punch), and felt (for more of a traditional bass drum tone). The beater is mounted on a hardened stainless steel shaft that has been developed to survive even the most intense playing applications. A matching blue counterweight which is also included allows drummers to further customize the "feel" of the beater's throw.