Purple Heart Wood Beater

Few tonewoods stop people mid-setup like purpleheart.

Native to Central and South America, purpleheart is one of the densest and most visually striking woods used in percussion. Its deep violet color — vivid and natural, no dye involved — makes it an instant conversation piece. But it earns its place on performance alone: the density produces a tight, punchy attack with excellent projection and minimal energy loss, giving you a beater that responds with authority every time.

Shaped and finished by hand. The color deepens and shifts with age and light exposure, so your beater evolves over time.

• Material: Solid purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)
• Tone: Tight, punchy, high projection
• Finish: Glossy clear coat
• Fit: Compatible with standard bass drum pedal shafts
• 3.5oz our heaviest beater
• Dual-Sided Design

Color intensity varies naturally between pieces — each beater is genuinely one of a kind.