Offworld Percussion Invader V3 with Gum Rubber Surface
The Invader V3 is one of the most popular practice pads on the market. This model features a gum rubber playing surface that is quieter than the original DarkMatter, with less rebound; more like a concert snare drum!
The V3 has a 360-degree RIM Element around the entire circumference of the pad, letting you really work on those rimshots, rim knocks, and other patterns played on the rim of a snare drum. The bottom is coated in non-slip foam, making sure the pad won't fall off your kitchen table (or you can put it in a snare stand).
This pad is available with either a red or black rim - choose wisely.
Invader V3 Series
The flagship of the OffWorld Percussion fleet is the Invader™ V3 Series pad. Originally catering to the needs of the marching world, the Invader™ V3 represents the apex of rehearsal tools.
Among the features that make the Invader™ so desirable is our signature DarkMatter™ playing surface. This advanced polymer is a custom material that comes as close to replicating the feel of playing on a Kevlar style marching head as any that have come before. Videos
Another key feature is our patented Rim available in Black, Red, Cobalt Blue or Radioactive Green. Nearly unbreakable, and designed to inflict far less damage to sticks than metal rims, the Invader™ V3 rims produce great shots at a volume and tone that allow for clear distinction between the shot and the amazingly articulate DarkMatter™ surface.
When the executing of rim shots on the rim produces a level of volume beyond what is appropriate in certain practice situations, you can just flip it over to drum on the bottom surface which is now (as of 2023) a non-slip, 1/4″ thick, medium density, recycled black rubber.
At 13.75″ inches in diameter, the V3™ fits comfortably onto a 14″ inch drum while offering as close to actual snare surface area as possible. At 5.5 pounds, there is enough weight and heft to provide a solid, stable foundation beneath your sticks, offering a truly satisfying experience for players of all levels.
When 90% of your playing time is spent on practice pads, having a rehearsal analog that replicates the drum on which you perform is of enormous importance and benefit. By shrinking the gap between rehearsal and performance, the Invader™ series has redefined the practice pad from accessory to an indispensable tool to improve your craft.
The INVADER™ V3GR combines Offworld Percussion’s signature Invader™ Rim technology with the more established feel of authentic gum rubber. The Invader™ V3GR allows for a further augmented rebound favored by more kit-based and traditional drummers, without sacrificing proper technique.
The INVADER™ V3 VML™ is available with a Black, Gunmetal, Blue Chameleon (a color morphing feature where the colors visually shift from purple to blue to green depending on the angle), 3D Blue, Red or White Vinyl/Mylar Laminate surfacing.
The VML™ covers the full span of a 12″ diameter playing surface, maximizing volume and articulation across the entire pad.
The Mylar base, which provides all the performance functionality, is a robust 14mm thick. This material is, for all intents and purposes, nearly indestructible under normal playing conditions. By contrast, the Vinyl top is actually a fairly thin material, originally designed for use as an auto-wrap, and is meant to serve as “paint”, giving the VML™ its visual appeal.
