Evans Pull Cord Drum Key

Evans Pull Cord Drum Key - Drill Speed, No Drill Needed

The Evans Pull Cord Drum Key is the most efficient way to change drum heads - full stop. A retractable pull cord pulley system connects two horizontal key heads that spin rapidly as you pull, letting you apply or loosen tension rods at near-drill speed without needing a power tool. A third, fixed key head handles fine tuning with the precision of a standard drum key. One tool, the full job done.

Rated for hundreds of drum head changes and built with a sleek, durable plastic housing, this is the drum key for drummers who take head changes seriously.

Key Features

• Retractable pull cord pulley system - rapidly spins two horizontal key heads for fast tension rod application and removal
• Drill-speed performance without a drill - no power source, no chuck, no setup - just pull
• Fixed third key head - for precise fine tuning once tension rods are approximately set, just like a standard drum key
• Red/white ring indicator system - red ring facing up = removal mode; white ring facing up = application mode - clear, intuitive, no guesswork
• Rated for hundreds of head changes - built for serious, repeated use
• Durable plastic housing - sleek, lightweight, and robust
• Designed and manufactured by Evans - engineered to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

How the Pull Cord System Works

The two horizontal key heads are connected to a central pulley mechanism. Pull the cord and the heads spin rapidly in the appropriate direction - tightening or loosening tension rods in seconds rather than minutes. The colour-coded ring system (red for removal, white for application) makes it immediately clear which mode you're in, so there's no risk of accidentally loosening when you mean to tighten. Once your rods are approximately set, switch to the fixed key head to dial in your final tuning by hand.

Evans Drum Key Range - Which Is Right for You?

• Evans Magnetic Head Drum Key (£14.99) - magnetic grip prevents dropped tension rods, ergonomic design, knurled knob - the best standard drum key upgrade
• Evans Drill Bit Drum Key (£9.88) - 1/4in hex shaft for use with cordless drills - drill-speed head changes with your existing power tool
• Evans Pull Cord Drum Key (this model, £39.58) - self-contained pull cord pulley system for drill-speed performance without a drill - the most complete single-tool solution

Who Is It For?

• Drummers who change heads frequently - the pull cord system makes the process dramatically faster and more enjoyable
• Touring and gigging drummers - get a new head on and tuned quickly without needing a drill or extra tools
• Drum technicians and teachers - an essential time-saver when working across multiple kits
• Any drummer who wants the fastest, most self-contained head-changing solution available

Available at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery available. Want to see the Pull Cord Drum Key in action before you buy? Visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire and our team will be happy to demonstrate it.