The Evans Torque Key 

Stay tuned....

1-that actually takes longer time 2-sometimes the screws are not 100% in tact so some screws would turn harder although they still haven't done much tension on the head. so it's definitely no recommendation unless you always have shiny new expensive drums to tune and you insist on not using your ears leaving you untrained for tuning drums which is a must learn skill for every drummer

I'm a gear tech and not a drummer. I have great succes with the Evans Torque Key. It's brilliant and saves me a lot of time. I also have a digital TuneBot for fine tuning. I can't imagine going back to only using a regular drum key again.

THANKS FOR THE TIPS ERWIN BODENSTEIN. :)

What's the point of spending 30$ on a drum key if you still need to tap the lugs?

I could never figure out where zero was so I abandoned it for the classic method unless I needed it for quick tuning jobs ie live or rehearsal ( but a spare pedal and snare is a must) I also use the lowest torque setting on my power driver with a bit so tensions are all the same then back them off by hand/key. I dont think this torque key is meant to be the be all and end all but is to assist to speed the process to a level where fine tuning by hand/key and ear begins.

I did NOT expect this dude to sound like that! lol

I haven't used one but here's my assessment. That is basically a miniature click type torque wrench that mechanics use on cars and they are highly calibrated. If you drop a torque wrench it falls out of calibration and is worthless unless you get it re-calibrated. The fact that you are jumping all over the lugs and readjusting them for tension and equal sound means that it is not cranking to the exact same tension on each one, which means it is not calibrated very well. And if you drop your tuning key, which most drummers do constantly, it will become further useless.

I use a Dremel HSES-01 with Ahead ADKDB and works great for home use or on the road

Would of preferred you show the difference in tone from 1 to 9 incrementally with the torque settings . Still a proper good tool though I will definitely buy one .

Thanks for these usefull details!

This key is good for newer drums. Once when it gets older and the tension of the rods are not the same, it can be a hassle. ( some rods will turn smoothly and others my be tougher because of rust.) My advise is to get the tunebot.

What’s the point if you have go back around with the stick to check the tension?

I use this key in conjunction with a tune bot (or just my ear, lol). I check my batter heads daily with it because head tension and good consistent rebound are very important to me at the level that I play.

the idea is good.. in real life.. it only works on drums where all lugs are operating equally well.. on my drums.. well.. all 8 kits and 30+ snare.. they are not.. The better way is to use Drum Dial that measures the tension of the head.. without tapping you kan get it to 95-98% perfect pitch.. and then fine tune with your ears (always necessary unless you are tuning high pitched marching snares).. it saves time .. and your band mates ears :-).. and you can in an emergency do it back stage without being a pain in the b***.. I prefer Drum Dial over TuneBot for instance because you can do it without hitting the heads.. and its much faster.

and if your tensinon rods r not in beat condition, youll think the lug is tight, and the washer will still be freely moving.. the head tension is where readings need to be taken

ok so i cannot figure out how this thing works and no videos are helping

I'm confused, the first time you go around there are no clicks? And you aren't turning each rod the same amount!

I've never had much luck using this, it has so much promise but dosen't seem to deliver.

You keep pausing at every sentence dude. Geez.

most important part is sped up.....

And if you have new Tama lug bolts this torque key from Evans will not work.

Im fine with a normal drum key... thx

Desafinada. Chave de torque não afina peles! O pior de tudo não é gastar dinheiro à toa, é acreditar que a pele está afinada! Me admira um fabricante de peles não saber afinar um tambor...? É o fim dos tempos!

Which setup tension is the best for the snare drum?

With all due respect, that's NOT the right way to use the key. The snare sounds horrible and the purpose of the key is to make the job easier, not longer. If you use the tool correctly, you'll have better results... Anyone who wants an accurate review, check Drumeo's demo here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5tISyonzcxA.html (That's the CORRECT way to tune a snare!)

This is such a theoretical view. Every drummer knows that each tension rod will tension differently in its lug, depending on differences in thread pitch, condition, roundness, and flatness of the hoop, not to mention the condition of the bearing edges and loads of other factors. So all you acheive with this gadget has nothing to do with the tension of the head at each lug. Gives you a misleading result at best, with zero help to your actual pitch contol. Do it by ear, and forget about rod tensions. Unless you just want to waste time, effort and money. It' a gadet you'll try once and quicky consign to the bottom of your "bits box". What I really want is a key that just fits snugly on the rod... Can't be that difficult, but after 40 years, I'm still looking!

That was the same head Erwin. We’re on to your shinanagins...🧐

Useless not to have a Number chart like the Tunebot or Drumdial....😂😂😂

Whaaaaaaaattttttt.

YOU'LL NEVER WORK IN TORQUE KEY AGAIN. (only fawlty fans wll get that)

This key is so useless...

Cant understand nothin’ from this video....