DW has taken their custom drum-making experience and infused it into a professional, quality drum kit that sets a new standard for quality and affordability. Design Series is a DW kit through and through. From the newly-designed mini Turret lug, to Remo USA-made Suede "outline" logo heads, to a sleek silver and white badge, its looks are fresh and decidedly familiar. Add to that, custom-inspired features such as three durable Specialty Lacquer finishes, STM (Suspension Tom Mounts), True-Pitch Tuning, MAG throw-off, low-mass die cast claw hooks, and more. Last, but certainly not least, there's the sound. These are thicker shells that pack a punch. Incorporating HVLT (Vertical Low Timbre shell with a horizontal outer ply), Design Series all-maple shells are full, resonant, and responsive.

The DW Custom Shell Shop in California brings you HVLT, the same technology that is standard on the latest Collector's Series Cherry drums. HVLT grain orientation and slightly thicker 1/32" plies of North American maple are a potent combination that delivers a full tonal spectrum, attack, punch, and sonic versatility. Design Series shells are tailored for just about every style of music.