Ludwig PS85 Snare Strainer w/ Butt Plate PS8500 vs M100 Drum Tone Control Damper by Snareweight
Overall winner: Ludwig PS85 Snare Strainer w/ Butt Plate PS8500
Key Differences
Ludwig PS85 (A) is a dedicated snare strainer with a butt plate and marching compatibility and typically sits at a more affordable price point, while Snareweight M100 (B) is a tone-control damper that preserves feel and reduces ring with a patented clip but excludes S-hoops and Tama Arc Hoops and offers only on/off settings. Choose A if you need stable snare tensioning and mounting hardware for marching setups; choose B if you want a simple, non-invasive damper that maintains tone and reduces shell noise
Ludwig PS85 Snare Strainer w/ Butt Plate PS8500
Ludwig PS85 snare strainer with butt plate PS8500 for marching snare drums. Provides secure snare tensioning and plate mounting. Customer insight indicates interest in useful hardware components
Pros
- stable snare tensioning
- includes butt plate for mounting
- compatible with marching snare setups
- durable Ludwig hardware
Cons
- limited customer insight data available
M100 Drum Tone Control Damper by Snareweight
The M100 dampener adds 2-3 dB of natural compression using a 100-gram chrome weight, preserving feel, volume, and tone while reducing unwanted ring. Made in USA with genuine leather and a patented clip for all metal hoops except S-hoops and Tama Arc Hoops
Pros
- preserves drum feel and tone
- reduces ring and shell noise
- patented clip fits most metal hoops
- made in USA with genuine leather
Cons
- limited hoop compatibility (excludes S-hoops and Tama Arc Hoops)
- only 2 settings (on/off)
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Snareweight |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Ludwig |
| User Reviews | Ludwig |