The Meinl travel series rope tuned Djembes are great drums For professionals as well as those who just want to enjoy an afternoon playing at home or with a drum circle. These patented Djembes are ultra lightweight (even 20% lighter than our fiberglass djembes) which makes them easy to carry. The combination of a synthetic head and shell produces sharp slaps along with deep bass tones and makes them the perfect drum for outdoor use Since they are unaffected by changes in weather.