[rogerb60]

Hello everyone...Let me say first that most of you are probably younger than me, and have far more experience. Over 35 years ago, in 3rd grade, I started to take drum lessons, but in 7th grade, I quit because no one I knew had any interest in music. Yes, stupid me!!! But now, in my late 40s, I want to get back into it. As we all know, drummers are the most athletic of musicians and it sure wouldn't hurt me to get into a little better shape. A friend of mine has a Ludwig kit,( he's pretty good) and says, "you still have it" and with some (LOTS, in my opinion!!) practice, I'll be rockin' in no time. That brings me to this question. I have been considering a Mapex VX kit for starters, knowing I probably would have to get better heads for it. I hear the "Remo/Mapex" heads aren't all that good, and was wondering what your opinion on the choice of the Mapex kit is. The more opinions I get, the better, as you can't argue with experience, and I don't know anyone who owns a Mapex kit. Thanks for taking the time to read this and any and all opinions you have will be seriously considered.