Innovative sounds by design.
Conceived at the California Custom Shop, the Design Series® features North American Maple shells and pro features at an incredible value.

About the Design Series
The Design Series introduced custom-inspired drums to a wider audience than ever. With 100% North American Maple shells for legendary tonal versatility, these drums are DW’s first to offer UV-cured lacquers and Mini-Turret lugs. It’s all part of the Design.

North American Maple Shells
Design Series shells are crafted from 100% North American Hard Rock Maple leveraging DW’s HVLT™ construction. The 8-ply shells (snares are 10-ply) feature 1/32” plies oriented with wood alternating horizontally and vertically for classic maple tone and punch.

Bearing Edge
Design Series HVLT™ shells feature edges that are precision-cut to both 45 degrees (toms) and 60 degrees (bass and snare) and tested on a flat stone for gaps. These edges help produce a bright, punchy tone with healthy resonance.

• Royal Strata finish
• 6x14
• North American Maple Shells
• 45-degree (toms) and 60-degree (bass and snare) bearing edge