The DW 14x6.5 Design Series Matte Aluminum Snare Drum (DDSD6514MACR) features a thin double-beaded aluminum shell with rolled bearing edges, 10 double-ended Design Series Snare Lugs, True-Pitch 30 tension rods, triple-flange hoops, MAG throw-off, Design Series butt plate, 20-strand True-Tone snare wires, DW Coated White Snare Batter drumhead with underside black dot made by Remo, DW Hazy Snare Bottom drumhead made by Remo, a matte aluminum finish, chrome hardware, and DW Design Series badge.
The DW Design Series' raised the bar for DW and made custom-inspired drums available to more drummers than ever before. This Design Series snare features a beaded aluminum shell with a matte finish for 'workhorse-style' tone and versatility with a classy finish. The thin beaded aluminum shell offers a more resonant tone with more overtones than their thicker rolled-shell cousins, while producing a rounder attack with drier resonance.