The Most Aggressive Snare in the Black Panther Lineup ? and Then Some! As you might reason from its name, the Mapex Black Panther Razor 14-inch snare drum is engineered to cut through in extremely high-dynamic stage applications. Bomb blasts to breakdowns, backbeats to Bonham beats, the Razor more than holds its own in a loud performance setting. But what surprised us at GearNuts is how well it holds up at the opposite end of the playing spectrum. This snares tri-vented maple shell supplies a relaxed feel in the hand and high sensitivity to support softer acoustic settings. The SONIClear bearing edges provide impressive tone and exceptionally wide tuning, which ranges from tight and woody to loose and swampy. Outfitted with its triple-flanged hoops and Remo Ambassador Coated batter head, the Mapex Black Panther Razor comes well equipped for whatever style of music you throw at it. One additional feature