Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Equinox

Boutique padauk/maple Design Lab kit with HALO sustain control.

Mapex Shell pack

The Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Equinox is a flagship 5-piece shell pack built around padauk/maple hybrid shells, single-flanged hoops, SONIClear bearing edges, and the HALO mounting system. It is voiced for bright projection, articulate rimshots, and controllable sustain on professional stages and in demanding studios.

Recommended for

Touring professionals Recording engineers needing bright, controlled acoustic tracks Drummers seeking boutique hybrid wood construction

Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration5-piece shell pack

Shell materialPadauk/Maple

Plies / thicknessToms: 6-ply 5.8-6.5mm; bass drum: 8-ply 7.2mm; SAS reinforcement rings

FinishSatin Flat Black

Bass drum22 x 16 in

SnareNot included — None

Rack tomsRack tom 1: 10 x 7 in
Rack tom 2: 12 x 7.5 in

Floor tomsFloor tom 1: 14 x 13 in
Floor tom 2: 16 x 15 in

Hardware included2.5mm single-flanged hoops with claws, Master Tune lugs, HALO mounts, SAS floor tom legs and pedestal feet; stands/pedals sold separately

Cymbals includedNone

Drum headsRemo Ambassador/Emperor/P3 heads by drum type

Made inChina / Taiwan

Pros and cons

Pros

Padauk/maple hybrid shells with SAS reinforcement rings
HALO mounting system with sustain adjustment
Single-flanged hoops for open tone and crisp rimshots
Chamber-specific SONIClear bearing edges

Cons

High boutique-tier price
Only one factory finish
Snare, stands, pedals, and cymbals sold separately

Key specs

Pieces5

TypeBoutique shell pack

Shell materialPadauk/maple hybrid

Bearing edgeSONIClear: 45-degree toms, 60-degree floor toms/bass

Price verified$4,499

Value

Elite boutique value for players who need the Equinox voice and HALO sustain control; the single finish and high price make it a specialist pro choice.

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