A whole new world! In the first total fresh for a decade, 19 new models were introduced, including 5 signature lines from the Black Panther Design Lab Artist series that feature the new Locking I lugs. 

In addition to the new I lugs, two models feature new Double Ended Sculpted Shield B Lugs: the Wasp and the Pegasus. 

The five Design Lab signature models are: 

• The new Chris Adler Warbird, which is pretty much the same shell as the previosu incarnation, but with three air vents and the new lugs to match the rest of the stable. 
• The 14"x4⅝" Russ Miller Versatus now sports a Peach Burl Burst outer veneer together with the new, staggered, I lugs.
• The Versatus now also has a big brother in the form of a 14"x6" model in the same finish and without staggered lugs. 
• The Jeff Hamilton Maximus is 14"x6" 8-Ply mahogany shell with 4 air vents
• The Craig Blundell Machine is a 14"x5.5" 6-Ply hybrid Walnut/Maple shell finished in SASO Satin. (On a personal note, I'm really happy Craig got a signature snare. I saw his first ever drum clinic in 2004 when he was "supporting" Gregg Bissonette. He was amazing then and now he's just off-the-charts. I managed to get a lesson from Craig a good few years ago and it was a eye-opener...and a total brain scrambler! Chris)

The Design Lab Signature snares feature hardware from a third party for the first time - a Trick throw-off.