Actual width 1 5/8 inches wide. Medium quality drum hoops for tuning down the drum head. All DrumMaker hoops are sold as a single hoop, we never force you to purchase a pair. Metal BD hoops will accent the higher tones of a drum, giving sharp attack, but removing a bit of low end tone. Maple BD hoops will give you a much warmer, fat tone. NOTE: With these hoops you will often find a small BB of metal INSIDE the hoop, simply the nature of this item.