They should not be confused with the lower quality "Rock Tour" range produced in 2010.
The shells were constructed of Birch and Philippine Mahogany and were then wrapped in a "tough resin sheath" to give an "aggressive driving sound[1]".
Bass drums and floor toms were constructed of 11 ply shells.
[2] Bearing edges were single 45 degree, and Yamaha's high tension lugs were used across the range.
[3][4] RTT-808 (8x8) RTT-810 (10x10) RTT-812 (12x10) RTT-813 (13x11) RTT-814 (14x12) RTT-815 (15x13) RTT-816 (16x14) RFT-816 (16x16) RFT-818 (18x16) RBD-822 (22x16) RBD-824 (24x16) RTT-812T (12x12) RTT-813T (13x13) RTT-814T (14x14) RBD-822T (22x18) RBD-824T (24x18) RBD-826T (26x18) RSD-086 (14x6.5) RSD-088 (14x8) Gary Husband Manu Katché Matt Sorum Tommy Aldridge Nick Menza Cozy Powell Akira Jimbo Eric Kretz Mike Bordin Solid Black Hot red Stage White Mellow Yellow Cobalt Blue Black Sparkle[5]