I have to admit, that whoever designed these DW 9000 double pedals is a freeeeekin genius! I love to have these at my feet as I am pounding out my aggression on a Megadeth song or awakening the Holy Spirit on a worship song. Amazingly smooth, quiet, and responsive. For me, it's having the quality of something well designed, thought out, and built that actually makes me happy to play the drums! In fact, something like my "Dubs" (I know, I am not that cool to actually use this word, nor am I young enough to qualify its usage, but I gave it a shot) puts a nasty little grin on me face... It's as if perhaps, I have the same reaction as if I sip a glass of Jameson right out of a new bottle! AHHHHH! Perfection! Dang, now I am thirsty, and I am at work. Is it wrong to drink a spot of Irish Whiskey at church if you are the pastor, even though it may be 5:00 somewhere? More later...