Millenium 973CH Flat Base Hardware Pack

Hope this review will be helpful if you are trying to decide between the Millenium 202CH lightweight set and this flat base set. I ordered the 202CH set but returned it - most parts seemed absolutely fine, but the hi-hat rod can not be unscrewed and instead has a hinge like some vintage hi-hat stands. My feeling was that in a bag of stands either the rod would get bent or the hinge will get broken, but it would be fine if being left set up most of the time in a studio or practice room. Having checked with Thomann I then replaced with the 973CH flat base set - the hi-hat rod unscrews in the conventional manner. Here's the Stop Press - the 973CH set is actually lighter than the 202CH. The 202CH box is marked 10kg but the 973CH is marked only 9kg assuming these are accurate. The bass drum pedal design is also better with the flat base set and works fine, don't know why some reviews are complaining about it - perhaps it has been updated. If you want lightweight hardware without spending a fortune the 973CH is a good option.