Best Double Bass Pedals for E-Drums: 5 Picks and Which Kick Pads They Fit

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Electronic kits are a great way to learn double kick. You can practice fast patterns at night on headphones, and a mesh kick pad is much quieter to the ear than a 22-inch bass drum. The catch is fit. Two beaters need to land on one kick pad, and some e-kit pads are narrow, low or built around a single pedal.

This guide is for e-kit owners who want to add a double pedal, whether you play metal, rock or just want a second beater for fills. I compared five double pedals on sale in the US in November 2026 and, just as important, which kick pads and towers they fit. If you only need one beater, my single kick pedal guide is the better read.

Will a double pedal fit my electronic kit?

Start here, before you pick a pedal. Three things decide whether double kick works on your kit.

1. Is there a real kick pad? Kits with a beaterless trigger pedal instead of a kick pad, such as the Roland TD-02KV (KT-1) and the Yamaha DTX402K (KU100), and kits with an all-in-one trigger pedal like the Simmons Titan 20, cannot take a double pedal without adding a kick pad. Roland’s support page for the TD-02K and TD-02KV says they support twin pedal playing once you add a KD-series kick pad.

2. Is the pad wide enough? A drumsilent.com hands-on test recommends a kick pad around 6 inches wide or more, so both beaters fit. The same author found a Tama Iron Cobra double just barely fits the Alesis Nitro Max kick tower, while a wider Axis longboard double did not fit it at all.

3. Does the module keep up? Fast double strokes need a kick trigger that resets quickly. Most current modules handle it, but cheap or older ones can drop notes or flam. Raising the kick sensitivity a little can help.

Here is how common kick pads compare, from manufacturer specs where I could find them:

If your kit is in the last row and you want double kick, it may make more sense to step up to a kit with a real kick pad. My Nitro Max vs Nitro Pro comparison covers one common upgrade path.

How I picked

I did not test these pedals. The picks are based on manufacturer spec pages (Roland, Yamaha), retailer listings at Sweetwater, Chuck Levin’s and Drum Center of Portsmouth, Roland’s support documentation, and fit reports from drumsilent.com and electronicdrumadvisor.com. Specs were checked on November 3, 2026. I weighted fit on e-kit pads heavily, then build quality, adjustability and value.

DW 3000 Double: best overall

The DW 3000 double (DWCP3002A) is the double version of the single pedal I recommend for most e-kits. Sweetwater lists dual-chain Accelerator cams on both sides, a classic DW footboard with angle adjustment and heel grips, steel baseplates with anti-skid rubber grips, Delta stroke adjustment, ball-bearing and detachable spring hardware and a swivel-action toe clamp. It comes with dual memory-locking beaters with felt and hard plastic faces.

On an e-kit, three of those details matter most. The swivel toe clamp adapts to different hoop heights, which helps on kick towers. The steel baseplates resist creeping, a real problem with light electronic kick pads. And the plastic beater faces suit mesh kick heads, which are best played with a hard beater.

The dual-chain drive gives a firm, stable feel, which helps when the slave pedal’s linkage adds a bit of play. It is not the lightest action, and there is no case. On a very narrow kick tower like the Nitro Max, check fit first, because the drumsilent.com test found only compact, centered doubles fit that tower easily. The Yamaha DFP9C scores higher on its card because it is the better-built pedal, but it costs about twice as much, so the DW 3000 double stays my pick for most e-kit owners.

Tama Iron Cobra 200 Double: best for small kick pads

The Iron Cobra 200 double (HP200PTW) is the budget double pedal from Tama’s Iron Cobra line. Drum Center of Portsmouth lists Power Glide technology, a cam designed for a light response with power, dual-sided beaters, beater angle adjustment and Tama’s Spring Tight tension adjustment. It is the cheapest double pedal in this guide.

Its biggest advantage on electronic kits is geometry. The drumsilent.com test notes that Iron Cobra doubles have close, centered beaters and clips, which made them easy to align and a fit for most wide kick pads, and just barely for the Alesis Nitro Max tower. If you own a budget kit with a small tower, this is the double I would try first.

It is lighter-built than Tama’s Iron Cobra 600 and 900 doubles, with fewer adjustments, and no case is listed. For a first double pedal on a starter or mid kit, that is a fair trade.

Pearl Demonator P-932: best longboard double

The P-932 is the double version of Pearl’s Demonator. Drum Center of Portsmouth lists a single chain drive, an interchangeable progressive cam that can be swapped for a round cam, longboard footboards with Pearl’s two-position Powershifter, and adjustable beater and footboard angles. It costs a little more than the DW 3000 double.

Longboards suit heel-toe and swivel players, and many double-kick drummers use those techniques for speed. The interchangeable cam is useful on e-kits: a round cam gives an even stroke that can be easier to control on a pad with less rebound, while the progressive cam adds punch.

The downside on an e-kit is space and alignment. Longboards are longer, so they take more room under a compact rack, and the drumsilent.com author found that a longboard double with an offset clip was hard to center on narrow kick plates. Check your pad width before choosing a longboard design, and it pairs best with wider pads like the Roland KD-10 or KD-140.

Yamaha DFP9C: best premium double

The DFP9C is the double-chain double from Yamaha’s FP9 series. Yamaha’s spec page lists two aluminum and two brass beater weights, two nylon belts, a drum key and a carrying case. Chuck Levin’s lists a ball-bearing drive connection, a quick-adjusting cam, auto-lock spring adjustment, independent beater and footboard angles, an all-bearing universal joint and an axle-stabilizing bearing chamber. It is the most expensive pedal in this guide. A left-footed version, the DFP9CL, is also available.

The all-bearing universal joint is the part that matters most for double kick. The linkage between the main and slave pedals is where cheaper doubles feel sloppy, and a bearing joint keeps the slave side closer in feel to the primary pedal. The adjustable beater weights let you tune each side for a light mesh pad.

It is expensive, about twice the price of the DW 3000 double, and heavy to carry. I would only buy it if you already play double kick seriously, or plan to use the same pedal on an acoustic kit. Yamaha also makes a direct-drive double, the DFP9D.

Roland KT-10 pair: quietest double setup

If your problem is noise through the floor, a beater double pedal on a kick pad is the loudest part of your kit. Roland’s KT-10 offers a different route. It is a beaterless kick trigger pedal with a reverse-action trigger inside, and it has a Mix In jack, so you can plug a second KT-10 into the first and run both into one kick input. That gives you two quiet kick pedals without a kick pad.

Each KT-10 measures 6.6 by 17.4 by 5.9 inches and weighs 6.6 lb, per B&H. Feel is adjustable with a spring and movable weights. It works with V-Drums modules and other modules with 1/4-inch trigger inputs.

The catch is cost and feel. A pair of KT-10s costs about as much as the Yamaha DFP9C, more than most double pedals plus a kick pad. It does not feel like a beater hitting a head, and there is no linkage, so each pedal is independent. For a drummer above a downstairs neighbor, though, it is the setup most likely to keep the peace. See my notes on whether neighbors can hear electronic drums for the bigger picture.

Comparison table

Setting up a double pedal on a kick pad

• Center both beaters. Many kick pads are most sensitive in the middle and weaker toward the edges. Place the two beaters equally either side of center so both sides sound the same.
• Mind the stand pipe. Roland notes that on some KD pads the stand pipe can get in the way of the slave pedal’s drive shaft. Adjust the stand so the shaft does not touch it.
• Use plastic beaters. On mesh heads, the hard side is the common recommendation. Felt wears against mesh and leaves dust inside the tower.
• Match spring tension. Set both sides close to the same, then fine-tune the slave side, which often feels a little lighter because of the linkage.
• Raise the kick volume a little. Off-center hits can trigger more softly, so a small boost in the module helps.
• Lock the kit down. Double kick pushes a light kick tower forward fast. A rug, spurs and a stopper help. My drum rug guide covers options.

Should a beginner buy a double pedal?

Usually not right away. A double pedal takes your left foot off the hi-hat, and hi-hat foot control is one of the skills beginners need most. Most teachers start students on a single pedal and add the second beater once basic grooves feel easy.

There is a practical middle path. If you buy the single DW 3000 or Iron Cobra 200 now, you will learn the same footboard feel you get on the double version later. The DW 3000 double and Iron Cobra 200 double are close relatives of those singles, so the move is smooth.

If you already know you want to play metal or fast rock, buying the double now is reasonable. Just spend the first weeks with the slave pedal swung out of the way and your left foot on the hi-hat.

Hi-hat placement with a double pedal

The slave pedal sits where your hi-hat pedal usually goes, so the hi-hat has to move left. On an e-kit that can mean moving the hi-hat controller or stand, and sometimes the cymbal arm on the rack. Check that the drive shaft runs clear of the hi-hat stand legs and the rack feet. On compact racks, this is often the hardest part of the setup, and a kit with a hi-hat that mounts on a real stand gives you more freedom to place it. The kick tower vs kick pad guide also covers how pad shape affects pedal position.

What about a hi-hat “double bass” mode?

Some kits let you assign the hi-hat pedal as a second kick. It costs nothing, but drumsilent.com describes the feel as spongy, and you lose the hi-hat foot. It is fine for trying double kick patterns. For regular practice, a real double pedal on a proper pad is far better.

Noise and double kick

Double kick doubles the number of impacts going into the floor, and fast patterns are relentless. If you live in an apartment, plan the noise control before you buy the pedal. A riser or platform helps, as does practicing at sensible times. My guide to quieter electronic drums covers the options in order of cost.

My advice

Check your kick pad first, then choose the pedal. For most e-kits with a real pad, the DW 3000 double is the one to buy. On a budget kit with a small tower, the Tama Iron Cobra 200 double has the best chance of fitting. If your kit has no proper kick pad, the money may be better spent on a kit that does, and my beginner kit picks note which ones are double-pedal ready.