TAMA Power Strike Cobra Bass Drum Beater – Felt – CB900PS
TAMA Power Strike Cobra Bass Drum Beater – Felt
A smaller-diameter, thicker felt head that delivers more focused attack, better balance, and a fatter bass drum sound — a direct upgrade for any Iron Cobra pedal and a smart first swap for many others.
Who This Is Built For
The TAMA CB900PS Power Strike Cobra Beater is the upgrade that Iron Cobra players reach for when they want more out of their kick drum without changing pedals. TAMA developed this beater by rethinking head geometry from the ground up — experimenting with different surface areas, materials, and densities to arrive at a design that delivers noticeably more attack, projection, and tonal fullness than previous beater iterations. The thicker, smaller-diameter felt head concentrates impact into a tighter contact zone, which translates directly to a punchier, more defined sound at the bass drum head. It also increases the distance between the beater face and the shaft, which players found improved their sense of control during faster passages and double-bass work. Whether you are replacing a worn-out stock beater, chasing more power from an existing Iron Cobra pedal, or simply want the feel of a more responsive, better-balanced beater under your foot, the CB900PS is the right answer. Note: the model number is sometimes listed as CBP900S — the correct TAMA model designation is CB900PS.
Key Highlights
- Smaller-diameter, thicker felt head concentrates impact for more punch and attack than standard beater designs
- Increased distance between beater face and shaft improves control feel during faster playing and double-bass passages
- Single-sided felt surface delivers a warm, full, musical bass drum tone
- Chromed steel shaft for durability and consistent feel through the pedal stroke
- Compatible with all TAMA Iron Cobra pedals — a direct, tool-friendly replacement
- Impressively balanced for its size — feels lighter in motion than its power output suggests
- Built to TAMA's Iron Cobra standard for durability and long-term performance
Why You'll Love It
More Attack from the Same Pedal
The geometry of the CB900PS head is the key to its performance gain. By reducing the head diameter while increasing thickness, TAMA placed a denser mass in a smaller contact zone — which means more of each stroke's energy transfers directly to the drum head rather than spreading across a wider felt surface. The result is a tighter, more defined attack that cuts through the mix without adding harshness or changing the fundamental warmth of a felt beater.
A Fuller, Fatter Bass Drum Sound
Despite the focused attack, the felt surface keeps the low-end tone warm and musical. The Power Strike hits with more presence and projection than the beaters that typically ship stock with entry and mid-range pedals, which means your kick drum finally sounds the way it should in a live or rehearsal mix. Players who have been fighting to get their bass drum heard without over-tuning their head will notice the difference immediately.
Better Feel Through Faster Passages
The increased shaft-to-head distance is a subtle engineering change with a real-world impact. Players who tested the Power Strike design found that faster double-bass patterns felt more controlled and responsive — the beater's rebound behavior gives the foot a cleaner mechanical signal, which matters when precision timing is on the line. For drummers working on speed and consistency, that feedback loop makes a meaningful difference in how practice translates to performance.
Great Fit For
- Iron Cobra 900 series pedal owners looking for a direct, performance-focused upgrade
- Drummers replacing a worn or damaged stock beater who want to step up rather than swap like-for-like
- Players who need more attack and projection from their kick drum without changing their pedal setup
- Double-bass players who want better control feel during fast passages and complex foot patterns
- Any drummer who prefers the warm, musical character of a high-quality felt beater over rubber or plastic alternatives
- Gigging drummers who want a reliable, consistent beater that holds up through heavy use
Sound and Feel
Tone Character
Felt beaters produce a warmer, rounder attack at the drum head than rubber or plastic — and the CB900PS delivers that character with added punch and projection. The smaller contact zone focuses the initial transient while the felt material keeps the low-end full and musical. In a band mix, this translates to a kick drum that is both felt and heard, with the kind of definition that sits well in both live and recorded contexts without needing heavy EQ.
Balance in Motion
One of the most consistent things players note about the Power Strike beater is how balanced it feels at speed. The mass distribution of the thicker, smaller head gives the pedal a snappier, more immediate return behavior compared to older or wider-headed designs. At moderate to fast tempos, the foot-to-pedal relationship feels more direct and predictable — which is exactly what you want when your technique is the variable and the gear should not be.
Specifications
Beater upgrades are one of the most underrated tuning moves a drummer can make. The pedal gets all the attention, but it is the beater doing the actual work — and the CB900PS is the result of TAMA genuinely rethinking what that work should feel and sound like. For the price of a small accessory, you get a noticeable change in how your kick drum behaves in a room.
If you are not sure whether this is the right beater for your specific pedal or the sound you are after, we are happy to talk it through. It is a quick conversation that can save you a lot of trial and error.
Call or text Spotts Music Center at 814-371-5666. We love helping you get more out of your kit.