What size soft cases should I get for my new Drum Kit?

Okay, so I've recently bought a brand new SHINE Definition Birch Series 5-Piece Drum kit, which I really want to keep in Good Condition.

They're usually designed to fit the drum snuggly, so, for instance, your 16x15 floor tom would need a 16x15 case. But I've had a few experiences where they were slightly too small, or the drum had features that prevented proper fitting. For instance, I have a Ludwig Element series kit with suspension mounts on my three mounted toms, which prevent them from fitting properly in equally-sized cases, so my 13x10 mounted tom would really need a 15x10 (which is impossible to find, sadly).

What I'd recommend is to measure each drum not from lug to lug like you're fitting a head, but literally across fully, including the mounting parts. If the case is too large (and it might be), you can fit a towel in to hold it more firmly in place. That's what I've always done without any problems, and if you're going on the road, having some extra space in cases can prove to be a good thing. It also gives you some leeway if you get another new kit in the future.

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