“This is awesome!” Rogers RP100 Dyno-Matic Pedal Review

Hello everyone!
This time, I’m going to review Rogers drum pedal RP100 Dyno-Matic, which has been on sale in Japan since 2019.
Rogers is an American drum manufacturer with a long history that went bankrupt in the 1980’s but was able to be revived in 2017.
In this review, I would like to show both good and bad points with no strings attached about this Rogers RP100 Dyno-Matic drum pedal, in which Rogers put all their expertises.

SPEC

• Dyno-Matic
• Single Pedal
• Weight: Approximately 2.3kg
• Beater: 2-sided beater with felt/plastic sides. Quick-Flip Dual Surface Beater
• Drive System: Single Chain
• Adjustable Parts: Footboard Angle, Beater Angle, Spring Tension, Chain Angle, Post Height, Toe Stopper
• Includes carry bag

LOOKS

Drum pedals are often hidden behind the bass drum and invisible to the audience, but having a pedal that also looks cool will make you so attached to it that you’ll want to practice more. I think it’s a good thing to choose a pedal with style!

The color is silver. The shape is quite unique. It’s rugged and cool.
The design is based on the Rogers vintage pedals Supreme and Swiv-O-Matic, so it has a vintage look that any enthusiast couldn’t bear to be without.
If I were to compare this pedal to an actor, this one would be Sylvester Stallone maybe...?

The Rogers logo can be found everywhere and I feel the manufacturer’s pride.

It is very convenient that it comes with a tuning key that can be attached to the pedal.
There are some anti-slip rubber pads on the bottom.
The toe stopper is also detachable.

The carry case has the embroidered Rogers logo.
It is very sturdy.

On the back, there is a luggage belt to slide through the handle of the Magna Cart. It’s nice for drummers who have to carry a lot of luggage.
By the way, the weight of the pedal is about 2.3kg. I think it’s relatively light for a drum pedal.

Impressions when stepping on

Here’s a video where I used it, so please check it out.

Versatile Pedal

The drum pedals I always use are the dw DW5000AD4 and the Ludwig Speed King (reissued).
When I want more volume from the bass drum for rock music, I use the DW5000, and for other cases, I use the Ludwig Speed King.
This RP100 has a simple touch and is fairly comfortable. And, depending on the adjustment, the RP100 can play soft dynamics with feathering techniques and bold loud playing. Therefore, I think you can play anything with just this pedal!

Wide Range of Adjustment

When I tried out some adjustable parts, I thought that it would be able to produce the same feeling from any pedal since it has a lot of adjustable parts.
When I adjusted this RP100 at the height of the frame, the angle of the footboard, and the front and rear position of the DW5000, the RP100 was comparable in comfort to the DW5000! Naturally. Lol. Therefore, when you switch to the RP100 from your old pedal, you can adjust the RP100 to the similar settings of your old pedal. I think you will easily get used to the RP100. It’s great to be able to independently adjust the height of the entire frame, the angle of the footboard, and the front-back position of the board itself. I think this is the pleasure you can get from this pedal. Messing around with the pedal for various settings and learning how to step on the pedal will improve your drum skills, so the RP100 looks like it’s a pedal for advanced drummers, but in fact I thought it might be a perfect pedal even for beginner drummers.

This article written by a Sound House staff member gives easy to understand step-by-step instructions on how to make adjustments on the RP100.
■ Rogers pedal "RP100 Dyno-Matic" function introduction & setting method summary

Standard Usability

Although the RP100 can be adjusted in a number of different ways, the basic comfortability when stepping on it is standard.
Also, since it is a single chain and it is not firmly fixed with the bottom plate like the DW5000, there is a moderate play. So, as for the sound, there is no ‘clogged’ sound that can often be made by the pedals with the bottom plate, but a pleasant sound in the bass range can be produced. I think this characteristic is similar to the Ludwig Speed King.
The RP100 doesn’t have the bottom plate, but it has an anti-slip rubber on the bottom, so it is much more stable than a pedal without bottom plate or anti-slip rubber like the Ludwig Speed King. I think it prevents the smaller bass drum from slipping forward while playing.

Excellent Beater

With this beater on the RP100, you can push down the beater head with a spring to switch the hitting surface (felt and plastic sides) with just one action. This feature is pretty handy.
This beater weighs about 91g. The standard sized beater (SM101) for the DW5000 weighs about 101g, so the beater on the RP100 is lighter than the DW beater, but it’s still a bit heavier than other standard beater models.
The Pearl beater (B-200QB) weighs about 90g. I thought that the center of gravity of the Pearl and the RP100 beaters felt similar when stepping on the pedals.

By the way, the beater (RP100B) is also sold separately, which is so convenient.

Lots of Excellent Selling Points

There are many more unique and useful functions such as:

• Can be attached to the bass drum hoop with one action
• The screw to adjust the spring strength faces upward for easy access

The RP100 really knows what you want.
It looks stylish and has excellent functionality as well. It’s wonderful.

Disadvantage?

So far, I talked about a lot of positive points on the RP100 pedal, but it has only one negative point.
Since the vertical grooves on the footplate are deeper than they look, it hurts a little when stepping on it barefoot or just with socks.
Of course, there is no problem when stepping on it with shoes.

I think many people consider purchasing the TAMA HP50, which looks a little similar to the RP100. If you can’t decide, just get both.

Conclusion

After all, it’s “Hitting is believing” just like “Seeing is believing”.
I would like you to experience this Rogers pedal with your own eyes, ears, and body.

By the way, let me introduce my band.

GIRLS ON THE RUN

GIRLS ON THE RUN is a four-piece folk punk rock band from Takadanobaba, Tokyo.
Features of this band are the sharp and piercing songs and the energetic performances.
So far, we have released two completely self-produced demo videos and lyric videos with the 1st EP in November 2020 and our 1st single and music video that was released in September 2021.

Sugimoto (Vo./Gt., songwriting) with her former band Brain Storming were semi-finalists in the Mikakunin Festival 2018 competition which was held at Shibuya O-WEST. Sugimoto then went on to form GIRLS ON THE RUN in 2019.
Their demo songs “Unit Bath” and “Sanctuary” were both used as the ending theme of the local radio show Yuraji! Hachinohe on BeFM.

In July, GIRLS ON THE RUN was selected in the RO JACK for COUNTDOWN JAPAN 20/21 audition.
The band was also selected as one of the winning artists of the audition and won a spot to perform at COUNTDOWN JAPAN 20/21 that was set to take place in December 2020 (cancelled due to Covid-19).

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