What up with gum rubber instead of foam?

[Drumshhh]

We've had a few questions about gum rubber as a material for the first (drum-head-facing) layer of our product. Questions like...

"Why don't you use gum rubber?"
and
"How come you don't use gum rubber?"
and
"Why isn't gum rubber the thing you use?"

You get the gist...

Well, the answer is twofold:

1) The foam we use is inexpensive, works perfectly with our cutting machines, and just plain performs well with regard to drum sensitivity, rebound, etc. (our Testimonials and Reviews back this up).

2) We haven't really had time to thoroughly research gum rubber as a possible layer. Does it come in the proper size, with a suitably semi-permanent adhesive backing, at prices comparable to EVA foam? Are there large wholesale suppliers of it, like we have for the foam? Will the felt layer stick to the gum rubber like it does to the foam? We haven't got answers to these questions yet.

At the moment, we're very happy with the price and performance of our product, so to be honest there isn't a real urgency for us to explore other materials. If any of you have any thoughts on the matter - perhaps you've used gum rubber and liked it? - please let us know! If there's a market, we're willing to look into it.

[The Milk Man 09]

Id say any research and development you can put into the product the better and I would also look to expanding on your drum pads with other accessories as you can afford it because sooner or later people who want drumshhhh will have it and you will need some more products to continue your business.

Congratulations on your success so far and I hope that it continues in the future.