> The Speedmaster was thinner, w/ a solid foot board, external single spring action & leather strap. (a nice pedal, but not nearly as good, responsive or comfortable as a Speed king)There's a video interview with Joe Morello floating around on You Tube where Joe expressed a preference (as a flat-footed heel/toe player,) for 'single-piece footboard' pedals. He didn't mention a model name, but considering the fact that he was a Ludwig guy, I'm sure he had to be referring to these Speed Masters. Ludwig never made a 'single-piece footboard' Speed King. Only the Speed Masters had them.John
The footboard on the Speedking can be used as a split or solid footboard. There's a washer under the heel plate that will lock the heel plate. These are often gone when you find used Speedkings.
