LP Galaxy Series Fiberglass Congas Reinforced with Kevlar The inside upper half of the drum, where the greatest stress occurs, is reinforced with Kevlar fiber, the bullet-proof vest material that is two times stronger than steel. In addition, each fiberglass shell has a steel ring embedded in the bearing (top) edge for added strength.Hand selected, rawhide heads LP Galaxy Fiberglass Congas feature hand selected, rawhide heads. The heavy duty hardware has a gold tone finish. It includes 3/8" diameter tuning lugs, and reinforced LP Heart Side Plates, each secured with three bolts and a backing plate.Exclusive LP Galaxy glitter finish The exclusive LP Galaxy glitter finish is a space age sparkle that defracts light into a spectral effect which dances under stage lighting. Shell Protectors Each LP Galaxy Fiberglass drum comes complete with LP Galaxy ProCare Integrated Shell Protectors that prevent the side plate hardware from marking or damaging adjacent drums. This new compact design offers maximum protection without detracting from the drum's beauty. An accessory pouch, a tuning wrench and LP Lug Lube are also included.