I’m proud to announce an exclusive North American endorsement and distribution deal with VRUK Corporation, specifically in conjunction with the VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate — a vital tool for drummers looking to increase endurance and speed that I will be distributing myself throughout North America.
The VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate acts as an attachment to your current pedal setup providing heel support, rebound acceleration and control, the key factor of any drum technique. I put together a video that shows what the VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate is and how it works.
Check it out here: VRUK
In every aspect of my life, my intention is to seek out the very best. When it comes to drumming, I insist on it. I won’t use free because it’s free. I’ll overpay for the tools that allow me to exceed my own expectations.
When writing the ‘Wrath’ album, I wore ankle weights to increase my kick-drum endurance and speed. One day after a long rehearsal, I took them off and one rested under my heel. I immediately noticed that securing and resting my ankle and heel while still playing heel-up allowed much more control over each stroke. I took the ankle weights on my U.S. and European clinic appearances and shared what I had found. I used the ankle weights under my heels every night on the following two-year world tour. Fast forward to the spring of 2012 and I began R&D on creating a device that could attach to my pedal and provide consistent support and control. Mr. Vruk had beaten me to it and we were immediately in touch.
The VRUK design allows for secure attachment to any pedal and grip and heel support system far greater than my homemade designs. I recently used them at the U.S. festivals that the band just played and not only did they perform well, I performed better. With my heel and ankle able to rest between strokes, my endurance and speed have noticeably improved. This product exceeds my expectations and helps me do what I love doing.
Next level? Yup.
Stay metal,
Chris