EXPERIENCE THE
DIFFERENCE
MARCHING SHELL MATERIALS
THE FFX LEGACY
No other snare drum has changed the face of marching competition like the FFX Championship Series. No matter which of our premium shell designs are used, the truly Free-Floating design of the FFX sets the industry standard for dynamic range, sensitivity, and unsurpassed projection. The FFX Aluminum Edge Ring frame gives you a top bearing edge that can take all the pressure necessary for today’s high-tension heads. Without any mounting devices attached, the shell is free to enhance the tonal response and focus the drum’s maximum sensitivity and volume. All Pearl Marching Shells are made using Pearl’s Exclusive SST Superior Shell Technology.
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Finalist Birch Series is a brand-new marching staple for Pearl. Lightweight Birch shells paired with Championship hardware. Durable, budget-friendly, and efficient with new pro-level features like the NanoTouch Release and Vaulted Edge Ring for programs needing top quality at lower weight and cost.
Championship Maple is the industry standard in marching drums due to its range of frequency response and warmth in sound quality. Maple shells have a smooth, even texture that remains durable under a wide range of conditions and accepts a variety of rich lustrous finishes. Maple is the choice of champions - a full, articulate sound chosen by world class Marching Ensembles year after year.
Championship CarbonCore shells offer the most expressive and complete sound ever available on the field. The hybrid shells consist of 6 plies of 100% Maple with an added inner ply of ultra-light Carbon Fiber. The inner ply of Carbon Fiber improves pronunciation and boosts projection across the full dynamic spectrum while the 6 plies of Maple maintain the great tone and warmth characteristic of Pearl Championship Series.
FFXML1412/C415 #415 Bronze Oyster | Custom Finish for Troopers 2025
TENORS BY THE NUMBERS Tenor Sets are arranged in seven different sized arrays in three cuts to suit your physical and musical needs.
SONIC CUT TENORS Full-length shells of the legendary Pearl sound. Best suited for outdoor playing and large ensembles. Maximum power and punch you need on the field.
SHALLOW CUT TENORS Reduced weight, and a naturally brighter upper-overtone response. Available in all diameters and configurations.
MID-CUT TENORS Exclusive to Finalist series. Reduced weight while maintaining the power of Sonic Cut shells.
CARBONCORE SD Maple** 6 7.5 Yes (Bottom Only) 45°
CARBONCORE TD Maple** 6 7.5 Yes (Top Only) Fully Rounded (Top) Flat (Bottom)
CHAMPIONSHIP SD Maple 6 7.5 Yes (Bottom Only) 45°
CHAMPIONSHIP BD Maple 6 7.5 - 45°
FINALIST SD Birch 6 5.4 Yes (Bottom Only) 45°
FINALIST BD Birch 6 5.4 - 45°
CHAMPIONSHIP TD Maple 6 7.5 Yes (Top Only) Fully Rounded (Top) Flat (Bottom)
FINALIST TD Birch 6 5.4 Yes (Top Only) Fully Rounded (Top) Flat (Bottom)
SHELL MATERIAL NO. OF PLIES THICKNESS (mm) R. RING BEARING EDGE
**with Inner Carbon
**with Inner Carbon
8023 8˝/10˝/12˝/13˝
0234 10˝/12˝/13˝/14˝
660234 6˝/6˝/10˝/12˝/13˝/14˝
68023 6˝/8˝/10˝/12˝/13˝
COMPETITOR CMS SD Poplar/Gabon Mahogany 6 7.5 - Fully Rounded (Top) 45° (Bottom)
COMPETITOR BD Poplar/Gabon Mahogany 6 7.5 - 45°
COMPETITOR TD Poplar/Gabon Mahogany 6 7.5 - Fully Rounded (Top) Flat (Bottom)
FFXPMD PIPEBAND SD Birch
PIPEBAND BD / TD Maple 4 5 Yes (Top & Bottom) 45°
TRADITIONAL TENOR Maple 6 7.5 Yes (Top & Bottom)
SHELL MATERIAL NO. OF PLIES THICKNESS (mm) R. RING BEARING EDGE
4 5
60234 6˝/10˝/12˝/13˝/14˝
680234 6˝/8˝/10˝/12˝/13˝/14˝
Yes 45°
Fully Rounded (Top & Bottom)
668023 6˝/6˝/8˝/10˝/12˝/13˝
PEARL MARCHING & CONCERT 2026 PRODUCT CATALOG | BUILT FOR CHAMPIONS
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