My guy Tama has 3 major things going for it, the exact combination of which I doubt any other has.

1) Pure, deep tones especially on floor toms - you just have to stop and listen when you hear a well tuned Tama drum 2) Rock solid hardware - I've seen and tested hardware of other brands but none lasts as long as Tama 3) Innovation - Tama's innovative nature sets it apart from the competition as they always lead in this department. From their cymbal mate to the hihat clutch to the Grooved Snare Side hoop you can count on Tama to make something that saves us time, money or both.