All the benefits of heavy die cast hoops without loosing the open tone of tripleflanged hoops! Revolutionary new hoop style wakes up your drumsound. Increased hoop strength. Better tuning and sound quality. Fatter cross-stick and rimshot sounds. More resonant tom sound. High quality, 2.3mm thick heavy duty, drum hoop for tuning down the drum head. Provides consistent shape and tension for a nice clear sound. All DrumMaker hoops are sold as a single hoop, we never force you to purchase a pair.