Frequently Asked Questions...
How much does an average percussion practice pad (drum pad) cost?
I'm learning my rudiments as a starting new and I need to practice on something other than my lap and the floor, or hard surfaces that make a whole bunch of noise when you hit them with snare sticks. All of the local music stores don't carry them and I'm not going to drive for an hour to figure out how much one costs. I want to know ahead of time so I can figure out if I have the money for it anyway.
Answer:
The price of a pad really depends on what you want to get.
Practice pads come in a variety of sizes (usually ranging from about 6" to 12"). While a 6" pad is better for developing accuracy (and often mountable on a cymbal stand), the 12" may more closely resemble the actual size of a drum.
Practice pads may also be made out of different materials. Plastic drum pads are significantly cheaper than gum-rubber pads, but the gum pads have what is marketed as a "Reel-Feel". They will cause the sticks to bounce back much more naturally than the plastic pads will.
The gum-rubber pads are usually between $25-$45 (depending on what size you get, who manufactures it, and who you buy it from). My recommendation is, if you are not completely strapped for cash, to go with the gum-rubber. They are more durable, quieter, and feel better to play on. HQ is probably the best known for making practice pads, but other companies like Vic Firth I'm sure will do just as well for you. As for size, that's up to you. I have both.
Forgot to mention, plastic ones you can get for like $10 for a 6"
 NEW DELUXE DRUM PRACTICE PAD - CLASSIC PERCUSSION GEAR US $9.99 
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 Ludwig Vacuum 14" Black Rubber Snare Drum Practice Pad US $5.99
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 Pearl Steel 14" x 5.5" Snare Drum w/Stand, Practice Pad, Sticks, & Carry Case US $89.95
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 Pearl Drum Practice Pad US $8.99
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 Cosmic Percussion Practice pad / Tom Silencers 12/13/16 US $7.00
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 Double Sided Hard/Soft head Practice Pad US $20.00
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 VINTAGE LUDWIG ALUMINUM PRACTICE PAD for PRACTICING SNARE DRUM & SET LOT #T158 US $45.00
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 NEW BEGINNER PRACTICE STUDENT DRUM BELL KIT SET PERCUSSION PLUS PADS STICKS US $169.00
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 INVADER PRO-RUDIMENTAL PRACTICE PAD *RED* V3 US $59.95
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 VIC FIRTH PAD 6 6" SINGLE SIDED PRACTICE PAD US $18.99
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 Ice Blue MadPad - Portable Percussion Practice Pad NEW! US $20.00
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 Stealth Black MadPad - Portable Percussion Practice Pad US $20.00
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 8" CB Tunable Practice Pad US $5.50
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 STAGG 5-Piece 12T12T14S14Ft22B Neoprene Drum Practice Pad Set US $89.95
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 STAGG 5-Piece 10T12T14S14Ft20B Neoprene Drum Practice Pad Set US $79.95
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 **NEW** Beatnik RA1200P Drum Practice Pad & Carrying Bag US $30.00
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 Ludwig Percussion Bell Set with Stand, Case, Practice Pad Nice! US $135.00
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 Dynasty Dual Side 10 Surface Drum Practice Pad US $60.00
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 The Billy Hyde 8" Drum Practice Pad - Brand NEW US $19.99
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 3-in-1 Digital Practice Drum Pad Metronome Black US $34.98
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 Remo Tunable 8 in Drum Practice Pad RT-0008-00 US $17.52
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 New Digital Drummer Practice Drum Pad Metronome Green High Quality US $34.97
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 Alesis Electronic Drum Practice Pad US $122.10
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 Pearl BD10 Bass Drum Practice Pad US $79.99
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 Vic Firth Pad12D Practice Pad US $41.95
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 Vic Firth Double Sided Practice Pad 12" US $14.95
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 Remo Weather King Practice Pad 6" US $8.00
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 1960s LUDWIG Aluminum Drum Practice Pad US $9.95
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 SOUND PERCUSSION 5 PIECE SILENT PRACTICE/MUTE PAD SET US $24.99
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 Practice Pad for Snare Drum music snare Cymbal tom stand bass drummer music song US $12.99
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 Practice Pad Zildjian 12 inch Drum Practice Pad for Drums P1202 US $34.99
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 DRUM PRACTICE PAD-quiet Rubber PERCUSSION Trainer US $19.95
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 Zildjian Practice Pad 6 inch US $19.99
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 Excel 32 Note Percussion Bell Kit w Wheels Case Stand Mallets and Practice Pad US $259.95
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 Pearl Snare Drum mute, dampener, silencer, Practice Pad USED US $9.99
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 Small Single Drum Practice Pad Stand Mounted USED NEAT US $14.99
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 Percussion Bell Kit w/Stand+case+Practice Pad-xylophone US $199.95
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 New RTOM Moongel MGWP1 7" Drum Workout Practice Pad US $42.95
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 DW Drum Workshop DeadHead Practice Pads Complete Set 10 pads total US $109.99
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 FUTZ Silent Practice Pedal Pads for click sound US $9.99
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 Remo 10" Tunable Drum Practice Pad Gray US $9.99
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 GP Percussion 14" Snare Drum Practice Pad US $24.99
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 Vintage Slingerland Practice Pad US $40.00
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 Drum Practice Pad 12" Neoprene US $3.99
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 Drum Practice Pad 10" Neoprene US $3.99
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 Drum Practice Pad 8" Neoprene US $3.99
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 8" drum practice Pad 4 snare rudiments Percussion NEW US $34.95
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 Hisonic Signature Series LXG-20 10" Drum Practice Pad with Stand & Sticks US $49.99
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 Gibraltar Practice Pad US $.99
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 New EVANS 6" RealFeel Drum Practice Pad, RF6D Real Feel US $29.55
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 EVANS 12" RealFeel Drum Practice Pad, RF12D Real Feel US $42.79
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 DW Drum Workshop DWSMPADMS SMPADMS 12" Multi Surface Practice Pad - New US $40.99
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 New Cannon UP12SI 12- Inch Double Drum Practice Pad US $44.95
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 PRACTICE SNARE DRUM with CHROME STAND, BACKPACK CASE, STICKS, and SILENT PAD US $89.99
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 Drum Practice Pad PLUS Drum Sticks US $15.00
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 NEW Drummer Practice Pad Rudiments Drum rubber w/ bag US $19.95
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 14" SNARE DRUM GLADSTONE STYLE PRACTICE PAD LOT #720 US $14.95
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 60s LUDWIG BILLY GLADSTONE SNARE DRUM PRACTICE PAD #854 US $24.95
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 EARLY Vtg LEEDY SNARE DRUM w/BAG- Leon Knapp Model DRUMSTICKS & Practice Pad US $85.00
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 Premier Speedex 14" Gladstone Style Rubber Practice Pad US $.99
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 REMO PRACTICE PAD - 8" - GOOD CONDITION! US $5.99
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 PRACTICE PAD or percussion BELL STAND US $69.95
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 NEW Drum Practice Pad JOYO JMD-5 Blue+ Battery US $23.89
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 JOYO JMD-5 Drum Practice Pad White US $24.68
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 JOYO JMD-05 Drum Practice Pad Green US $9.99
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 Percussion Bell Kit W Bells Mallets Stand Sticks Practice Pad And Gig Bag US $214.95
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 Vater Chop Builder Practice Pad 12 inch Soft Single Side US $29.99
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 Vic Firth Single-Sided/Divided Practice Pad 12 Inches US $29.99
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 ADAM PERCUSSION 14in RUBBER PRACTICE PAD FOR DRUM [4537 US $8.99
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 Remo PH0106 6" Practice Pad Head US $3.50
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 Vater Chop Builder Practice Pad 6 inch Soft Single Side US $19.99
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 Ludwig Practice Pad Stand with Remo Practice Pad US $19.99
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 Zildjian Practice Pad 12" US $32.99
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 Zildjian Travis Barker Practice Pad 12" US $34.99
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 Remo 10" Tunable Drum Practice Pad US $4.99
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 Maxtone SDP15 14" Rubber Vacuum Drum Practice Pad US $9.98
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