The Tama HC103BW stands are designed to take care of all your needs when it comes to hardware. Tamas's hybrid joint fittings are engineered to put your cymbals right where you need them, combining all the advantages of metal fittings with the smooth action of nylon to allow you to get precise placement and stability. The HC103BW cymbal stands are also hollow inside, taking advantage of Tama's True-Sound Insulation Mute. This allows all your sound to make it in to the mix, instead of just through the stand itself and making the most out of your cymbals. The use of innovative technology makes this stand truly the biggest advancement to happen to drum hardware.