Gibraltar Prowler 5611 review

The Prowler bass drum pedal has had a revamp - it looks good and plays smoothly

By MusicRadar
published
The vented pedal board gives the pedal a no-nonsense look

MusicRadar Verdict

The revamp was worth it - a decent, entry-level pedal.

Pros

  • +

    Offset cam with high-quality bearings. A suitably powerful action.

Cons

  • -

    Nothing of note.

MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends hours testing products to help you choose the best music-making gear for you. Find out more about how we test.

Gibraltar's revamped Prowler now comes with a vented pedal board that gives it a no-nonsense look. It boasts an offset cam and heavy-duty bearings, and the action is suitably powerful, though also supple.

Also with an easily accessible hoop clamp and funky dual-sided beater.

MusicRadar
MusicRadar

MusicRadar is the number one website for music-makers of all kinds, be they guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, DJs or producers...

GEAR: We help musicians find the best gear with top-ranking gear round-ups and high-quality, authoritative reviews by a wide team of highly experienced experts. TIPS: We also provide tuition, from bite-sized tips to advanced work-outs and guidance from recognised musicians and stars. STARS: We talk to musicians and stars about their creative processes, and the nuts and bolts of their gear and technique. We give fans an insight into the craft of music-making that no other music website can.