Battle of the Pads: Offworld vs Xymox !!! 

A friend of mine ordered a xymox tenor pad in December of 2017, it still has not shipped to this day

i started practicing snare for drum corps almost exactly one month ago. I ordered an offworld v3 and some ralph hardimon signatures, and they felt great, and while the pad was delayed, it still came in 4 or 5 days. I had my first auditions last Saturday, and while I was there I played a marching snare drum for the very first time, and nobody noticed that I hadn't played on a real drum before that! The pad feels great, and while i played on some realfeels and what not before I got my invader, they were nothing like real drums. The invader was just like it though. Great job Offworld!

Great review man! We need more reviewers like you that can give an in depth criticism for percussive products.

*This comment is for anyone considering buying a Xymox* I've had a 14" reserve snare for a little over a year. The most important thing to know if you are buying a Xymox is that you should NEVER pay full price. They regularly go on sale for 50% off (several times a year) and as of now (February 2, 2019) they are having a 50% off sale. If you want to know when those sales are, follow them on Instagram or other social media--they post when sales are going on. I bought my fully customized 14" pad for $50 plus shipping (making it cheaper than the Offworld), and if you want a 12" one it's even cheaper. Mine took about 5 months to get to me, and that's a pretty normal wait time (they are hand assembled in the U.S.A. which is why it takes so long). As far as durability goes, after a year of intense usage (about an hour a day, every day) it still works perfectly, but cosmetically it's in rough shape. The paint comes off over time of hitting the wood on the sides, and I've cracked the laminate on the head in the center (it doesn't feel any different, just looks bad) in a couple places. Aside from having to wait a long time, which I knew was the case, I've loved the pad. It feels VERY similar to a marching snare head and sounds just like a marching snare sounds when you've got earplugs in. Other things to note: the rim does tend to chew up sticks over time if you hit as hard as I do. Also you can always buy different rims or lugs on the website if you want to change it up. I would strongly recommend buying one if you have the patience to wait for a sale and wait out the delivery time (maybe get an Evans RealFeel to hold yourself over because it's a really good feeling all-purpose pad that's cheap and easy to find). Hopefully this is informative to anyone curious.

Thanks for the video. I really enjoy playing on both these pads. I also still have my original 25 year old real feel and an old Remo (10" maybe) . When my son ordered the Xymox a couple years ago, he had it within a very short time. I do enjoy the snare sound you get with the Xymox.

I have offworld, beetle, real feel, rampad, prologix vortex, movement, vicfirth slimpad and I do have the xymox reserve 14 inch. I never play my xymox the fact that it took 6 months just to get the wrong rim left a bad taste in my mouth and I feel it was not worth it. I would definitely not order another one ever. I would always go offworld all day everyday you get your money's worth and you get to practice. Of all the pads I listed I love them all but I'm done with xymox. I'm going to be trying a company called reflexx soon and they look awesome 😎

Thanks for the review! It really helps me made the decision to find a new pad!

my friend got a xymox pad and the plastic on top broke open and is tearing off after around 2 years of having it. he's had an offworld pad for around the same time and it's still in great shape and still works well

I'm the percussion caption head for my band and drumline and some of my kids ordered a Xymox pad and went through the same problem. It took so long for them to get their pad but it only took 1 day to get my invader from amazon.

Hey SnareMan! I love your review videos they are very professional. Could you please do a review on the RCP pad? I’m interested in those pads but there aren’t really any good reviews on it. Thanks!

Looking at the comments makes me not wanna buy a xymox lol

Yeah , I have been waiting for my Xymox pad from May 2018 and it's didnt' arrived yet until now! Crazy

I own both as well (and a few other brands). Both will make you better, it’s s preference. I’m glad you made this video.

Just so you know Offworld customer service is outstanding. Had questions on using Armour All And they answered me same day.

Great video! I ordered a Xymox pad for my nephew for his 5th birthday. He still hasn't received it and he just reached drinking age. I am exaggerating of course lol... I have a Xymox pad; I also recently bought a Reflexx pad and I like it. Have you tried the Reflexx pad?

i love the xymox pad i love that snare sound it sounds very close to a real snare drum but i would love to have both of them cause i want to get back to playing and building up my chops

Been waiting 16 months for my son's Xymox pad. Wish I saw this video before ordering.

Thanks for the great review. Hey what's that silver subway train model you have in your bottom shelf?

Clean bests bro

When I ordered my xymox pad in August I believe and they claimed to be in the process of expansion

Hi! Non-Snare Player, Music major here! I ordered a reserve Xymox pad recently. I’m taking a percussion class at college and I’ve been dying to get one of their pads since high school. I’m honestly really not impressed with their customer service/manufacturing either. If I came to your videos first, I probably would have never bought from them. But at the time, I thought it would be a great time to buy a pad from them. Now I’m waiting on an email from customer service, crossing my fingers to hear a response. I might send another one later this week. Now I’m in a similar boat. I bought a Vic Firth Pad, just so I had something to play on for class. Thank god I settled on the Reserve too, after I’ve seen what you’ve been through with the hybrid, I really felt pretty okay with my purchase. Which isn’t saying much considering how bad the service is to begin with. I really wanted to get a xymox tenor pad in high school as well. But now I’m really reconsidering that as well. Do you have any suggestions for a good pitched tenor pad? I own a Vic Firth tenor pad, which has served me well, but I’m just curious if you know anything about that too. Anyways, take it easy! Thanks for making these videos, they’re very helpful!

Still waiting on my Tenor kick I ordered 7 months ago 🙄

I like the sound from the both of them

Xymox, delivering pads 3 months late since always

Great review!

Do u have sheet music for what u played on both the pads near the end?!? Looks cool I wanna learn it!

I ordered the offworld invader v3 blue chameleon and it’s coming tomorrow and I’m so excited

When you play them together it sounds like the clack sound when you type on a keyboard

I ordered one 8 days ago and it arrived today. Maybe since they dialed back all the customization stuff it’s just shipping what’s in inventory.

I want you to do a review on the movement drum company marching pad that’s a very nice pad and I like the invader 3

I'm having issues with the snare sound coming through on the xymox on stand. Any recomendations?

Please keep making these videos

I am in the same situation. I ordered my pad August 2018 and my order still has not been completed due to incorrect rim (because they are STILL out of stock). Its been 5 months and they keep giving false estimated times. “2 weeks, 2 more weeks, etc. Mind blown managment have not simply reach out to new suppliers. I am also waiting for the black rims. I have both pads as well, not worth waiting. I will likely file a Better Business Bureau complaint and have them contact xymox instead of wasting my own time following up. I recommend you do the same.

Is their any where else I could possibly get a xymox pad besides ordering it from the actual website? Because after reading the comments I don’t wanna pay that much and risk not getting it

Can you review the movement drum co pad and the RCP drum pad? Also, I have both pads and I still use the invader more than my xymox. I mostly use my xymox outside as I prefer its sound over the invader but besides that I rarely use it now. I could input how I had to wait so long and pester customer support for info and such, but regardless of that stuff, once I got my xymox, I was happy with how it turned out minus a few issues, yet even with getting it, the invader just kinda trumps the xymox. IMO what you can get with a xymox is overhyped, it's not a bad pad at all, but with an invader I get all that I need from a pad (and I can still personalize it, like I've slapped a bunch of stickers on mine) I'd say if you need a pad, get an invader or real feel. If you already have one and want one that has the snare sound/a different play feel to it, and you want something really personal (with their iD custom pads) then a xymox, otherwise with its current wait time and other issues that may arise it's just not worth it.

Can you do a battle of the pads again?

I bought a xymox years back and had no problem BUT, I ordered a pad last year, July 3rd and still haven't received it

I’m new to drumming I noticed that ur right elbow was far away from ur body? However ur left arm was close to ur.body is there a reason ur right arm sticks out some what from ur side? I hope I can be as proficient as you with your technique....thanks Howie

Does anyone know the exact material the dark matter is made up of? I own a couple of these pads but wanted to possibly make my own mini version of one for travel

Love the Evil Villon camera angle.

On my xymox, the lammanite has peeled off in the center. Can be partly because of the Vic Firth hammers (xymox has said not to play with those sticks on the pad) or it can be due to wear. ( I’ve had the pad for about 5 years now) Hasn’t broken through underneath the actual surface just the top layer. Can be annoying at times just to hear the plastic. Overall still a great pad.

Can you buy a laminate for the off world if you bought it originally in the dark madder

Any idea if Xymox fixed their shipping since this video is 4 years old now? I want a pad that feels like a snare but I don’t want to wait forever

I ordered a tenor pad in December 2019 from xymox. Almost 2 years later and nothing has arrived

I can understand that the Xymox pads are made to order but still it takes way too long. I'm from latin america and bought a 14" reserve pad and it took nearly a year to get mine shipped to Panamá and have it in my hands. Edit: forgot to add, I bought my pad on a promotion they did that didn't have customisation. It was only the pad with an extra rim so it should've been a shorter wait

i want a drum pad with plenty of rebound and i want to feel like i'm actually playing a snare drum. xymox sounds very good but i don't want to wait a whole year to get one so i want something i can have in a few days so i can start beating my drum asap. snareman i know you can guide me in the right direction

I ordered a tenor and snare pad from Xymox in June 2019 and have not gotten them lol.

Dude, I ordered their “new” tenor kick things six months go and have yet to receive it. And they aren’t responding to my emails either.

I really want a xymox pad but i’m an impatient person and really don’t know if it’s worth waiting months and months at time

don’t normally comment on videos but have to say…...Brilliant review! Don’t know much about American drumming but looks and sounds awesome, I play in a flute band (the drumming style is similar to pipe bands (but not as good lol), play same HTS drums. i was looking for a new practice pad (using a Rad Pad at the mo) and after watching this i want them both lol. managed to find a UK dealer "Southern Percussion” and ordered the Offworld Invader V3 Practice Pad (£72 + £4.99pp) should arrive in 2 days :D (went for the chameleon laminate) I will order a 12” xymox reserve in a few days once i decide on colour choice (hopefully they ship to UK) anyway cheers for the review, helped alot

what was that exercise you played at 12:44 ? i have to know what that is, it looks like such a good warm up

What should i buy the offworld or the xymox i don't know what should i buy.😓

Ok thanks for answering me about elbow ,when I watch other videos THIER elbows stay in close to THIER bodies they don’t flare out at all ... evidently I guess it doesn’t matter whether your elbows are out or in ,thank you so much...Howie < God bless

Do yourself a favor and consider other brands than spending money on xymox percussion. If you have 100 plus dollars to spend on a pad buy drumslinger.

Can you do a review on the movement drum co. snare pad?

@13:21 - Oh, how I love cheezy rudiments.

Cool split screen demo.

Why do so many bloo bangers love the Steelers? lol You better keep your chops up for 2022! I'm still rocking my 1996 real feal. Doesn't feel very "real" though, and looks like it went through WW3. Good review sir!

Could you review the vic virth heavy hitter slim pad? 👀

“They’re both in the ballpark”

Took me over a year to get my xymox tenor pad

I have both of these pads, among others, and there is not enough difference from a rebound standpoint to justify the price difference IMO. If you want the "snare sound" then at present you will have to go with the Xymox. Wishing Offworld would configure a snare sound contraption for their existing pads and then the decision would be a no brainer for me. The Offworld is virtually indestructible and I feel like I can throw it around (not that I do that) with no damage. I baby my Xymox so it does't show wear and tear but it is well made and should hold up to the rigors of high school kids.(although I don;t let the high school kids use it beyond "Hey try this pad out and then I say "Now go buy your own".) Wishing Xymox would improve their customer service. That's really important to me. (and others as well I'm sure).

OffWorld makes many different pads. Some with a snare feature. The invader pad is an indestructible simple pad you can take anywhere!

I ordered a pad in September from Xymox, no pad has arrived, nice emails, but no follow through. About to order a offworld Invader V3, thanks

Did you get the metallic drum pad? Or do all pads now come with the medallion.

Very nice editing and I think both pads have their own weakness and strengths but xymox needs customer service training..

Do a review on the ahead snare sound practice pad you will be impressed

the xymox pad sounds amazing to me but i get anxiety waiting for a pizza to show up, so i guess ill go with the offworld v3 hybrid for now and maybe order the xymox with hopes of receiving it some time in 2022

How about generic melhart pad :D

Entirely agree with xymox customer service. They forgot to ship mine until I brought it up to them almost a year later and then sent me a pad I didn’t order. Xymox customer service was not very helpful and still don’t have exactly what I ordered. It’s been over a year.

I wish I want a xymox practice pad

Update- Offworld now makes a pad with snare sound! Move over Xymox. Great customer service is here and with a snare sound pad. BYOS

My friend ordered a xymox tenor pad last year and still hasn’t got it

The xymox 14 inch is really 13 1/2 so it can fit inside the rim of a 14 inch drum

Underneath the xymox is the same as the purple Vic Firth drumpads. The sticker or whatever invader gave you is the same that’s on top of the Xymox pad.

Ordered a xymox pad 10 months ago....got "Xymoxed!"

Are the Bluecoats still doing that alumni performance you were mentioning?

spot on with the customer service! xymox is horrible if you're lucky enough to speak to them and jerks when you do. i think they're just a bunch of stoners. took 6 months for mine. so long i even forgot about it.

What is your preferred pad though

Never played on a xymox. I'm scared to order a pad now after I order the hybrid snare and I hear all the problems. Guess I should have done more research. Lol. I got an email saying it's going to be shipped this week. We will see I guess. I own the offworld scojo and the invader hybrid. Both are amazing! I got all the attachments for the hybrid as well. Worth every penny!

Nice video

What rhythm was that at 13:15 I'd love to use that

Mannnnn I got so carried away with drum pads! I have a Vic firth slim pad, offworld scojo and the hybrid, the prologix blackout pad, rcp premium pad and my xymox pad arrived today lol. Carried! Away!!! Lol

If you are impatient, get the offworld. If you want the snare sound(or you are a sucker for brands) and you can wait 8 months, get the xymox.

Hey, my pads didn't come in yet man.

i got my pad 7 months after ordering it

Can't we take legal actions on them?? I paid for delivery within 2 weeks..

Wow I want drum too

My friend had to wait 8 months for her custom xymox

Other than that great video 👍👍

I'm bummed out. I was really excited when I saw xymox, but can't get any questions answered and have seen numerous bad reviews.

Brooo!!!! The f@ckinggg chops🐐

Ordered a DrumSlinger sextet pad a couple of years ago. Waited 6 months and heard nothing from them. I got my money back but needless to say they suck lol

It takes so long because there is only 4 people working in the warehouse. That’s what my tech told me but idk.

its been 10 months... still haven't gotten my xymox pad and they stopped responding to my emails...

We ordered our sons Custom Quad Pad from XYMOX in November of 2019 and haven't heard anything since. $185 and we need to take a trip to Cali and do a factory tour or something. Don't take very kindly to thieves and horrible customer service. I don't care if you have cute pics of your family on your website or not. I need my Product or my Money.

My pad took a little over six months. I kept trying to tell myself it was a retirement investment. Xymox needs other healthy competition to blow them out of the market (I also marched in the early 90’s btw, good memories).

Zymox needs Shark Tank!

12:44

Get the BYOSphere snare pad by off world