Supralite Steel Snare Drum 14 x 8 in. This 14 x 8" Supralite Steel Snare from Ludwig incorporates a mirror-polished, 1.5mm steel shell for bright, cutting attack and fat mid-range overtone. The updated 14 x 8" Supralite model boasts chrome-over solid brass tube-lugs, 2.3mm triple-flanged hoops and brass snare wires.