EVANS, ProMark, TAMA team up for ultimate kick drum giveaway

A new giveaway from EVANS, ProMark and TAMA put a rare kind of prize in front of drummers: not a lone flashy item, but a full kick-drum-centered setup built to change how a kit feels under the foot and in the hands. The Ultimate Kick Drum Bundle was pitched as a single-winner promotion, and that alone made it stand out in a crowded gear market where brands are all fighting for attention between product launches.

The bundle was practical from top to bottom. It included a TAMA Iron Cobra single bass drum pedal, EVANS UV2 bass and tom heads, an EVANS UV1 reverse dot snare batter head, an EVANS pull cord drum key and a four-pack of ProMark sticks. For a player in the middle of a setup refresh, that combination mattered because it touched the parts of a kit that shape feel, response, tuning and durability all at once. The pedal affected footwork and rebound. The heads changed tone and attack. The sticks controlled touch. The drum key kept maintenance in reach.

That mix also explained why the collaboration felt notable. TAMA’s U.S. site describes the company as a maker of drum kits, snare drums, hardware, microphone stands, sticks and accessories, so a pedal-driven giveaway fit neatly inside a broader product range built around the working drummer’s everyday needs. EVANS and ProMark brought the consumables and contact points that players replace most often, while TAMA added the hardware piece that anchors the whole package. Together, the three brands turned a simple giveaway into a compact sales pitch for what a modern drum setup can look like when every contact point is aimed at improving performance.

The giveaway carried a May 6, 2026 entry deadline, giving drummers only a short window to get in before the promotion closed in early May. That urgency was part of the appeal. In a hobby where players are always balancing price, wear and the next upgrade, a bundle like this cut through the noise by promising something immediately usable instead of a trophy for the shelf.