I recently purchased a Tama Kenny Aronoff signature snare 5x14 and it came with the Tama Brass Mighty Hoops.  When I hit a snare, I always catch some rim with the stick because I like the feel and sound.  I noticed after a few practice sessions that the edge of the brass hoop is now dented or out-of-round where I've been hitting the rimshot.  I'm bummed that I already damaged the hoop of my favorite new snare. This is my first experience with brass hoops and I just wanted to hear from others if this is normal/expected wear for brass hoops. 

Should I expect to turn the hoop occasionally to beat on a new section of it, and eventually replace it after I've bent it all the way around?  Does anyone else hit a snare like this all the time?  Is it considered a bad habit that I need to kick?

(BTW - This Aronoff snare sounds great and is very easy to tune and get a good sound.)

Wow, you must be really laying into that drum if you're bending the rim. The only thing I can suggest is easing up a bit.

I'm still mystified.
You might contact Tama with a picture of the hoop.
Aronoff is one of the heaviest hitters in the business.

That's what I was thinking... I can't imagine an Aronoff signature anything that wouldn't take a good licking... I'm with Chris, get in touch with Tama.