I replaced the drive shaft on my old DW5000 after the original one became loose and succumbed to lag problems. At the time I knew nothing about Trick as a drum company but did some research and decided to go with their P1V6DW Drive Shaft as a replacement. I have been totally satisfied with this product ever since and am happy to say that after 2 years, it is still as good as the day it arrived. Trick are an incredible company and I this year I decided to upgrade my pedal to their Pro1V model, I have never looked back since and only considered this upgrade after experiencing the functionality and craftsmanship of the P1V6DW Drive Shaft first hand. Top notch.