Was thinking about buying that Pearl throne in the same price range, but those stitches seemed uncomfortable so I went with this one, which was recommended to me by almost every drummer I asked. I am a beginner and have used a wooden stool before I bought this. My back used to hurt me but on this throne you can sit for hours and you still feel comfortable and pain free.
!!!! This is the velour material of the seat. You also have a leather option. Now, if you think you smell a lot and you sweat, I would recommend the leather version which isn't absorbent and can be cleaned easily. Hell, I sometimes smell too so in that case I put a towel over the throne :D
G R E A T C H O I C E !!!!