With its Patented (US. Pat. 9355625) quick pinch-and-release function, the Pearl Rapid Lock hi-hat drop clutch is the fast set-up/tear-down solution every gigging drummer has been waiting for. Easily pinch both sides of the bottom locking nut to release and place top hi-hat cymbals , and adjust cymbal feel with the locking top adjustment nut. Drop clutch function quickly releases top cymbal for closed hat play in double-bass drumming, and reattaches with a quick kick of the hi-hat pedal.