Pearl Professional Series acoustic drum kit

Pearl Professional Series

Pearl's modern 100% maple workhorse inspired by the classic MLX line.

Pearl Shell pack

Pearl Professional Series revives the spirit of the MLX with 6-ply 5.4mm North American maple shells, OptiMount suspension, SuperHoop II hoops, and road-ready hardware. It sits below Masters pricing while still giving working drummers a serious all-maple Pearl shell pack for stage and studio.

Recommended for

Club and touring drummers Advancing players moving into pro maple shells Recording players wanting Pearl maple warmth

Shells & sizes

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

Configuration3- or 4-piece shell pack
Shell materialMaple
Plies / thickness6-ply 5.4mm EvenPly-Six North American maple
FinishSheer Blue, Natural Maple, Sequoia Red, White Marine Pearl, Emerald Mist, Piano Black, Royal Blue Burst Stripe
Bass drum20 x 14, 22 x 16, or 24 x 14 in
SnareSold separately — Maple
Rack tomsRack toms: 10 x 8, 12 x 8, or 13 x 9 in variants
Floor tomsFloor toms: 14 x 14 or 16 x 16 in
Hardware includedOptiMount suspension, SuperHoop II hoops, RL bridge lugs, LB40 floor tom brackets, R40 Air feet, SP30 spurs; stands/pedals sold separately
Cymbals includedNone
Drum headsRemo UT Coated batter / Clear resonant
Made inTaiwan

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 6-ply 5.4mm North American maple shells
  • OptiMount suspension system
  • 2.3mm SuperHoop II hoops
  • Competitive price for pro maple shells

Cons

  • Snare and hardware stands sold separately
  • Remo UT heads may be upgraded for serious recording

Key specs

TypeMid-pro maple shell pack
Shell material100% North American maple
Bearing edge45-degree
Price verified$1,906-$2,399

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