Pearl’s Free Floating Snare Drums feature a patented system with no hardware attached to the shells. With nothing to encumber its ringing clarity, the shells are free to vibrate with unbridled response and true articulation. These snare drums are available in several sizes and 4 different shell materials: Brass, Copper, Steel and 6 ply premium Maple. All Free Floaters feature our SR-1000F Glide-Lock Strainer with locking snare tension knob and patented locking throw-off lever that will not loosen no matter how hard you play.