..."The Invader is definitely the most realistic feeling pad on the market! The low-end edge playing is remarkable and the center creates excellent rebound and articulation. Nice work guys!!!"...

Alan and Matt Keown

Alan Keown Marching Percussion Camp, Matrix Publishing

..."I LOVE this pad!

Ever since I was a kid,

I always wanted a pad like the INVADER... It can do ANYTHING! I use it for a hot plate, put my christmas turkey on it. I use the topside for a doggie bowl, the rim keeps the water in. I have one strapped to each foot and sledded with them in a snow storm. Took off my steering wheel, replaced it with

the Invader and it pimped out my ride. The Invader is so tough I use it as a fire pit, roasted a pig on it with hot coals. It survived multiple sessions with my dog Pablo. My kids love it!..

It stays crispy, even in milk!”

Mike Stevens

Promark Signature Artist, Noted NW marching percussion specialist, OC Indoor Percussion, Quad Inc.

...”What he said.”

Pablo

Product Tester, Tick Detector

..."I’ll be honest with the world ... and whatever else there is “out there”... The INVADER is the best practice pad in the Universe!!!.."

Pete Bretz

NW Percussion Authority

..."Its about time!!!!

The V3 has arrived... many people have tried, but OffWorld brought it home. A pad that actually has the feel of an actual rudimental snare. NO BEADS NEEDED!!!! It’s great at the edge, center and you gotta love that rim. This pad has truly revolutionized the game. The V3 is the answer for achieving that Quality of sound needed in today’s arena, whether it be outside in the stadium or the indoor scene..... Thanks Guys

Steve Ulicny  

Percussionist/Educator/DCI judge

International Music Consultant

“Need a pad to work out a lick? Hoping for the articulation and feel of a marching drum? Well, look no further! I was amazed how close a pad could resemble the feel of a marching drum. The audible playing surface allows me to hear and make necessary performance adjustments AND, it has a stick saving rim to boot. What a cool pad!..”

Danny Raymond

Performer, Clinician, Instructor, Adjudicator, Author.

First, these things are RUGGED!!  They take all manners of abuse. You can drop them, beat them, hurl them, whack the sides of 'em, and they still look like new!  Practically indestructible.  Perfect for a high school/collegekid who's gonna beat this like it owes 'em money!  The playing surface cleans nicely with a cleaning product, so it stays looking nice!

Second, the feel!  I LOVE the gum rubber pad for its old school feel, and

rebound.  It's like playing on mylar!  You GOTTA make sure people have the

option of gum rubber.  I LOVE the feel on my hands, and the feel of it on mylap.  Very solid, substantial pad.  The Invader black surfaced pad is incredibly articulate, and has a very satisfying "Tonk" to the sound!!

Third, the sound!  The pad is very articulate, both the gum rubber and black space-suit material (I don't know what you call it). Great for working hand-to-hand balance, and it's loud enough to actually hear yourself.  I'd love to use these in a sectional type situations with the Colts snare line! Great for bus practice, where everyone needs to be able to hear each other. The rim is the business!  Now, a modern rudimental pad that actually allowsyou to do rim shots!!  (Why didn't someone think of this before??)

In short, I believe this is the pad that most everyone will be using within the next year or so..  There are other GREAT pads out on the market, but this thing is the TRUTH!!!!!  2 big thumbs up!!!!!  I can't wait to get my hands on the new Invader V.3!!!!  I hope the Colts get to use these this summer during their '09 summer tour!  The kids WILL love them!!

Matt Power

Pearl, Remo, Vic Firth, and Paiste artist

Colts Percussion Staff

As a public school music educator/ marching perc. specialist, and professional musician, practice pads and drums cross my path on a daily basis. The Invader Pad has become my pad of choice---period.

It is an aesthetically wonderful looking pad and virtually indestructible. The students in my band and percussion program have used the same set of Invader practice pads for over a year and they still look incredible--from the abuse of my beginning percussionists to the day to day "chop outs" from my high school students. 

The pad fits comfortably inside a 14" snare drum or perfectly on either side in a snare stand basket. 

The "rim" offers life-like snare practice and feel, offering true simulation of snare drum playing--no need to alter technique or approach. It's also great for practicing cross sticking rhythms. 

Finally, the pad just sounds great! PERIOD! At varied dynamic levels, this pad is the most articulate pad I have ever played!

Ronnie LaGrone

Colt Cadets, NW Percussion Authority

"Throughout my lengthy and multi-faceted career, never before have I encountered such amazing feel and articulation as realized within a percussive practice implement. The inevasible parabolic-arcs spawned by a natural downward stroke are quite easily envisaged by the stunning and neoteric DarkMatter™ surfaces, resulting in a rebound exhibiting far less off-axis deviation than any device I've yet utilized..."

Taylor Arko

In demand, live and studio drummer Gladstone, Oregon

"The Invader pad from Offworld is simply one of the best pads I've ever used.  I've always been frustrated with previous practice pads in that there was no point in using them to practice softly. Not only did the feel not transfer over to a drum, but you couldn't really hear any articulation. I play a lot of rudimental (rope drumming) and orchestral style playing at work.  On this pad, I actually get rebound and clarity at all levels.  This makes it perfect for practicing not only rudimental stuff, but symphonic style playing as well.  Lastly, the thing is  built like a brick sh@#t house!  Unlike other pads, it didn't turn into sawdust the first time it fell out of my bag."

David Bergman performs in the percussion section of the West Point Concert Band at the United States Military Academy, the New Amsterdam Brass Band, and in Project PDX.  He is an artist/endorser for Promark and Coe Percussion. Visit his website @ dsbpercussion.com

THIS.PAD.ROCKS.

The Invader feels just like playing on a real drum. Before, when I would work on technique on a pad, I would have to change when I played on a drum. Now, with the Invader, any and all work I do on a pad can translate directly to the drum, even with nylon-tipped sticks!

Pad hands be gone with the hottest thing to hit the drum scene since flam drags!

Travis Opocensky

Madison Scouts Alum

University of Oregon  

"Clear, Articulate, & Dynamic: these are the first words that come to mind when describing the Invader V3 practice pad.  Oh... and don't forget it has a rim!

I absolutely love that you can here every note from even the lowest dynamic and you can really get an audible "reality check" on your rhythmic quality and sound quality that is rarely heard on other pads.  It is the first pad that you can actually work on your pianissimo buzz roll quality.   And when you play with others with the Invader pad, you know for sure if you are playing together. 

Also, I have been wanting a pad with a rim for years.  It not only keeps you from lowering your hand's playing position for "pad shots", but helps you maintaining a perfect playing angle with the sticks throughout all playing. 

Sounds great, looks killer, has a rim, and fits perfectly on your drum... what more can you ask for! "

Kit Chatham

Blast!, Cirque du Soleil, Cyberjam

Visit his official website at www.kitchatham.com

..."For those concerned with working their quality of sound and right to left balance, check out the INVADER by OffWorld Percussion. This is easily the most articulate sounding pad I‘ve ever played... allows you to hear very clearly at even the lowest dynamic. It also has a great look... not too big, not too small, and even a Rim to boot!"...

Murray Gusseck

Santa Clara Vanguard, Tap Space Publications

.." No more “slap-shots”, no more excuses. A truly essential rudimental snare practice pad for beginning drummers and a superior and versatile companion for the Pros. The V3 marks the end of "pad hands" as we know it!"...

Dave’s Professional Drums & Percussion

Oregon City, OR