Yamaha FP9500D Bass Drum Pedal

I am an improving beginner and am using my sons cheap drum kit. Obvious to me even at this stage was a lack of control with the original pedal. Straight out of the box this pedal has transformed the control I have on the bass drum. I haven't adjusted anything yet, but having had a good look at the pedal, all adjustments are easy to access and easy to change. The direct drive is such an improvement for me and I feel immediate feedback from the pedal and this results in better control even for a beginner. It is a sturdy pedal and is made with good quality. Very smooth. It is a little heavy but comes with a carry bag for when the need to move your kit around to gigs. All in all very pleased with the purchase, good value for money and excellent delivery speed from Thomann as usual.

I'm no stranger to direct drive pedals and I am impressed with the feel of this one. It's very smooth and extremely responsive. I like a loose tension and on this pedal I can slacken off the spring a lot, which is good for me.
The downside is the cheap/weak construction. I have a pedal from Drum-Tec (their own brand) priced at £60 and the construction is much better/stronger. I'm not sure how long the pedal will last, I'm slightly worried about the footplate breaking off where the direct drive linkage connects. It doesn't look that strong.
Marks out of 10. I would say feel under foot and responsiveness a 9.
Construction. I would say a 3.
Pros: Smooth, fast and very responsive. Good bass drum beater and carry case supplied.
Cons: Construction not great. No drum key. No toe stop. No beater weight.
Final word on price. I think it's an overpriced pedal that Yamaha should recommend being in the £100 to £120 category.
Update 04/11/2023:
After several gigs, I have found the pedal to be extremely smooth, fast and light, like its glued to my foot. I am very impressed, it has held up to some rigorous gigs. The beater could do with being slightly heavier (only slightly) but apart from that I am very satisfied.