The Heavy Hitter Stock Pad by Vic Firth features a 3/16" thick gum rubber pad mounted to a 12" sturdy wooden base. This pad gives the player a more accurate feel of a snare drum or marching tenor/bass drum. It's the perfect size and weight to throw in a backpack for the drummer on the go. 14 mil Mylar laminates for the Stock Pad are also available, giving the player more articulation and a more accurate feel of a plastic-headed drum.