# Ben Koller — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Ben Koller
**Band:** Converge
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/ben-koller/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Tama

Ben Koller endorses Tama for drums. They play the Tama Starclassic Performer B/B. This partnership began in 2017.

### Cymbals: Zildjian

Ben Koller endorses Zildjian for cymbals. They play the Zildjian K Custom & A Custom Series. This partnership began in 2004.

### Drumsticks: Vic Firth

Ben Koller endorses Vic Firth for drumsticks. They play the Vic Firth American Classic 5B. This partnership began in 1999.

### Drumheads: Evans

Ben Koller endorses Evans for drumheads. They play the Evans G1/G2 Coated. This partnership began in 1999.

### Hardware / Pedals: Tama

Ben Koller endorses Tama for hardware / pedals. They play the Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal. This partnership began in 2004.

## Endorsement History

- **1999** (Drums): Signed with Tama — Joined Converge in 1999 playing standard touring-grade Tama kits through "Jane Doe" (2001)
- **2004** (Drums): Switched from Tama (standard) to Tama Starclassic — Upgraded to Tama Starclassic shells and solidified the Zildjian K Custom/A Custom cymbal setup through "Axe to Fall" and "All We Love We Leave Behind"
- **2017** (Drums): Renewed Tama deal — Settled into the Tama Starclassic Performer B/B birch/bubinga kit still used on "The Dusk in Us" and "Bloodmoon: I"

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Ben Koller endorse?**
A: Ben Koller endorses Tama, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Evans. Their primary drum endorsement is Tama and they play Zildjian cymbals.

**Q: Does Ben Koller have a signature drum or cymbal?**
A: Ben Koller is a key Tama endorser but does not have a dedicated signature kit model in the current lineup.

**Q: What is Ben Koller's endorsement history?**
A: See the Endorsement History section above for a full timeline of Ben Koller's brand deals.

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## More Resources

- [Ben Koller Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/ben-koller/endorsements)
- [Ben Koller Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/ben-koller)
- [Endorsements Hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements.md)
- [Gear by Brand](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-by-brand.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

*Last updated: 2026-07-08 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*