SPL's new Kicker Pro is a five-piece, student-size entry-level drum kit with multi-ply, poplar wood shells. With an 18"x14" bass drum, 12"x5" snare, 8"x5" tom, 10"x5" tom and a 12"x10" floor tom, as well as hi-hat and crash/ride cymbals, the Kicker Pro comes with everything you need to play right away.

It also includes a drum throne, stands, hardware, tuning key, and set-up guide - even the sticks. Featuring a silver metallic glitter finish with black powder coat hardware, the Kicker Pro is an ideal choice for starting players.

The SPL Lil' Kicker is a three-piece scaled-down drum kit that provides the perfect introduction to percussion for children three to six years of age. Despite its junior size, Lil' Kicker kits are built to regular standards, including fully tunable, replaceable drum heads, quality metal hardware, and real multi-ply wood shells. The Lil' Kicker includes a 16"x12" bass drum with pedal, 10"x4" snare drum, and an 8"x5" tom-tom, plus a crash/ride cymbal and hi-hat.

Available in black, white, or wine red finish with sleek, black hardware and mounts, each drum set also includes a sturdy drum throne, tuning key, drum sticks, and set-up instructions - every piece your lil' drummer needs to start playing right out of the box.

SPL Product Manager, Gerry Helfrich, comments:

"The new generation of Sound Percussion Labs drums brings musical tone, professional features, and a sleek, modern look to aspiring drummers all the way down to the age of three. Research has shown that music study produces positive effects in childhood development, and SPL is proud to provide high-quality, affordable kits in both the Kicker Pro and Lil' Kicker. All of our products are designed to foster a lifelong love of music, from music education to family jams, as well as just having fun."

The street price of the 5-piece Kicker Pro is $279.99. The 3-piece Lil' Kicker set, age graded for children 3+ years of age and tested as compliant with all Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations, carries a street price of $129.99.