I bought this as a gift for my wife. The pad is well made, and the fact that it’s double-sided gives a lot of versatility. However, there are a few nuances worth mentioning. To completely eliminate the resonance sound from hits, you need to place it on a soft surface that absorbs the vibration, for example, on a pillow. In that case, the sound is truly gone and you can practice even at 2 a.m. Also, after playing with sticks, white marks remain on the pad, which we haven’t been able to clean off perfectly. This is more of a cosmetic issue, but it’s still worth knowing. Overall, the pad is excellent and I can definitely recommend it