Drum kit brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Pearl was the most searched drum kit brand in New Zealand, accounting for 28.6% of all searches among the six brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Yamaha and Roland showed up in every answer. Yamaha was recommended most often, coming first in every response.
PearlShare of searches 28.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
AlesisShare of searches 20.8%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
TamaShare of searches 20.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
YamahaShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LudwigShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top drum kit brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Yamaha and Roland appeared every time. Yamaha was recommended most often, coming first in every answer. Roland was second, and Pearl was third. Alesis, which ranked second in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Yamaha4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Roland4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Pearl3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Tama2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Ludwig1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Alesis0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drum kit brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drum kit brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drum kit brand in New Zealand for home practice?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drum kit nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electronic drum kit nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which drum kit brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each drum kit brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six drum kit brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Pearl, Alesis, Tama, Yamaha, Ludwig, Roland. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pearl | Alesis | Tama | Yamaha | Ludwig | Roland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.5% | 22% | 15.4% | 14.3% | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.4% | 23.3% | 20% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 10% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.1% | 25.3% | 19.3% | 13.3% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 26% | 23.4% | 20.8% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 18.2% | 15.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.7% | 20.9% | 24.4% | 14% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 19.5% | 22% | 13.4% | 25.6% | 11% | 8.5% |
| May 2026 | 24.2% | 22% | 22% | 15.4% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.4% | 18.3% | 16.5% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.9% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.2% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 10.9% | 7% | 3.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.6% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 28.6% | 220 | -61.4% | -15.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.8% | 160 | -27.3% | +3.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.8% | 160 | -27.3% | +3.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.7% | 90 | -35.7% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.1% | 70 | -22.2% | +2.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 9.1% | 70 | +40% | +5.2 points |
1.
Pearl28.6%
Held 1st. 220 estimated branded searches, -61.4% vs prior month. Share -15.6 points.
2.
Alesis20.8%
Held 2nd. 160 estimated branded searches, -27.3% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
3.
Tama20.8%
Held 3rd. 160 estimated branded searches, -27.3% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
4.
Yamaha11.7%
Held 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, -35.7% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.
Ludwig9.1%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
6.
Roland9.1%
Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share +5.2 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among drum kit brands in New Zealand?
6 brands
In September 2026, Pearl was the most searched among drum kit brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 220 branded searches, 28.6% of all searches for the six we track. Alesis is in 2nd place, 7.8 percentage points behind at 20.8%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl | 27.5% → 28.6% | 59.9%Jul 2026 | 19.5%Apr 2026 | 1st |
| Alesis | 22% → 20.8% | 25.3%Dec 2025 | 11.1%Jul 2026 | 2nd |
| Tama | 15.4% → 20.8% | 24.4%Mar 2026 | 11.1%Jul 2026 | 3rd |
| Yamaha | 14.3% → 11.7% | 25.6%Apr 2026 | 9.1%Feb 2026 | 4th |
| Ludwig | 8.8% → 9.1% | 11.1%Nov 2025 | 4.9%Jul 2026 | 6th → 5th |
| Roland | 12.1% → 9.1% | 12.1%Oct 2025 | 3.1%Jul 2026 | 5th → 6th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pearl’s share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand increased from 27.5% to 28.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alesis’ share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand decreased from 22% to 20.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tama’s share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand increased from 15.4% to 20.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand decreased from 14.3% to 11.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Roland’s share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand decreased from 12.1% to 9.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pearl’s share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand peaked at 59.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 19.5% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alesis’ share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand peaked at 25.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 11.1% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tama’s share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand peaked at 24.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 11.1% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand peaked at 25.6% in April 2026 and was lowest at 9.1% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ludwig’s share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand peaked at 11.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 4.9% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Roland’s share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand peaked at 12.1% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.1% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ludwig rose from 6th to 5th among drum kit brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Roland fell from 5th to 6th among drum kit brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand drum kit brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Roland gained share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand, from 3.9% to 9.1%.
In September 2026, Alesis gained share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand, from 17.1% to 20.8%.
In September 2026, Tama gained share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand, from 17.1% to 20.8%.
In September 2026, Ludwig gained share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand, from 7% to 9.1%.
In September 2026, Yamaha gained share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand, from 10.9% to 11.7%.
In September 2026, Pearl lost share of searches among drum kit brands in New Zealand, from 44.2% to 28.6%.
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