A Superior Percussive Statement.

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Inspired by Professional Series/MLX drums, Circa 1985.
From local gigs to national tours, Pearl’s updated Professional Series drums have a look and sound that fits in any live performance space. Beginning in 1985, Pearl introduced its legendary MLX drums under the Professional Series banner to bring the powerful Maple sound to the forefront. Today, Professional Series returns with the spirit of the original and a refreshed presence for the experienced drummer.

Fully Loaded and Ready for the Touring Pro.

Model Number
Professional Series (PMX)

Its EvenPly-Six (5.4mm) North American Maple shell is made for lively sonic warmth from the cockpit, and broadcasts with a broad frequency spectrum in performance. Pearl’s classic RL Lug, OptiMount Tom Suspension System, 2.3mm SuperHoop II Triple-Flanged hoops, and Remo UT Pinstripe heads are added for strength and stability.

• SHELL – EvenPly-Six (5.4mm) 100% North American Maple.
• SNARE – 14″x5″ (PMX1450S/C)* | 14″x6.5″ (PMX1465S/C)* 14″x8″ (PMX1480S/C)* | (Sold Separately)
• LUGS – RL Bridge Lug | RL-10 (Toms) | RL-20 (Bass Drum)
• HOOPS – 2.3mm Triple-Flanged SuperHoop II
• TOM MOUNTS – OptiMount Suspension System
• HEADS – Remo UT Pinstripe (Tom Batter) | Remo UT Powerstroke3 (Bass Drum)
• INCLUDED ACCESSORY – Bass Drum Muffler (Mini)

SHELLS

Naturally Resonant, Powerfully Present.
Professional Maple’s thin premium Maple shell fits in the tonal center of any musical situation. It is designed to deliver a definitive blend of warm, centered midrange and powerful rounded punch.

Premium Shell
Cross laminated EvenPly-Six North American Maple.

Enhanced Tone
Pearl’s exclusive SST shell process increases resonance.

Crisp Attack
45° bearing edge adds attack through minimal contact.

OptiMount Tom Suspension System
Solid four point tom suspension for optimum shell resonance.

RL Bridge Lugs
Classic minimal contact lugs with precise vibration control.

SuperHoop II
2.3mm triple flanged hoops for tuning integrity and projection.

OptiMount Tom Suspension System
Solid four point tom suspension for optimum shell resonance.

An Impressive Array of Professional Elements.

PROFESSIONAL DRUM HARDWARE

To pull the best voice from each Maple shell in the kit, all Professional drums feature hardware elements selected for their tone enhancing properties.

These include the SP30 bass drum spur with spring-loaded retractable spike, bridge-style RL Lug and LB40 Floor Tom Bracket for low shell contact, OptiMount four point tom suspension mounts, R40 Air Suspension Floor Tom Feet, Die-Cast Bass Drum Claws, and Superhoop II Triple-Flanged Hoops.

Each of these hardware pieces lends not only to the tuning and function of each drum but also to the overall sound of the total Professional drum kit.

SPURS

SP-30 w/ Spring-loaded Rubber Foot and Retractable Spike

FLOOR TOM LEGS

LG-40/3 w/ R-40 Air Suspension Feet

TOM MOUNTS

OptiMount Suspension System

HOOPS

2.3mm SuperHoop II Triple-Flanged

BASS DRUM CLAW

D-054 Die-Cast w/ Nylon Insulator Gasket

LUGS

RL Bridge Lug | RL-10 (Toms) |RL-20 (Bass Drum)

FLOOR TOM BRACKET

LB-40 Bridge-Type w/ Nylon Gaskets)

HEADS

Remo UT Pinstripe (Tom Batter) | Remo UT Clear (Tom Resonant) | Remo UT Powerstroke3 (Clear Kick Batter) | Remo UT Powerstroke3 (Ported/Coated Kick Front w/ Logo)

BASS DRUM BRACKET

None – BB-300 available as install option