Pearl reintroduced the Export Series in 2013 and in 2014 the Pearl Export Lacquer Series are also reintroduced. The EXL has been retooled with Pearl's Superior Shell Technology. Made of 6 plys of blended Poplar and Asian Mahogany, Export's 7.5mm shells feature 45 degree bearing edges and are paired with 1.6mm triple flanged hoops.
Export Lacquer Series features Pearl's new Opti-Loc tom mounts which attach via a triangular design with two tension rod attachment points and another one through one of the drum's two air vents. Each Export Lacquer Series kit comes with a matching 6 ply 14"x5.5" snare drum.
Also revamped for 2014, Export now sports a modern look with Pearl's low-mass lug designed for less shell contact and greater resonance. Accompanied by Pearl's all new 830 Series Hardware, the 930 Demon Family Pedal and Hi-hat stand, the Export Series are fully back. Export Series is available in four configurations and three lacquer finishes:
