Yes I have all the new Falcon hardware. The hi hats are great. The legs come off by loosening two thumb bolts. Takes about 30 seconds. There is a big ring that you can reach down and turn for adjustment. It comes with a short and long rod. It also has spiked feet if you want them. It also has a nice narrow foot board for when you group it with other stands.
The Bass pedals are also great. Very smooth, adjustable, and nice looking. Again they have a very small footprint.
Snare basket has a centered ball and socket joint for infinite adaptability. It also has spiked feet if you want them.
I have one of the cymbal stands. It is very adjustable, with memory locks at all positions. Adjusting the cymbal head is done with one lever. I think I still prefer the older ball and socket joint on the older stands. It is much more sleek looking. Plus they don't have any multi stands with the new stands, so you will still have to mix and match if you are supporting a bigger kit with stands.
One thing that often gets overlooked is the quality of chrome on drum hardware. I have always found Mapex Chrome quality to be among the best out there. I also like that Mapex uses all polished chrome on their hardware. Most companies out there use a lot of small alluminum, or frosted parts on their stands, and I don't like the mix of finishes. DW, Tama, and Yamaha are among some of the companies that do this.
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