Detail 01
13 in. size
Fits a 13-inch shell only. Most standard snares are 14 inches, so confirm before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274115040095
AquarianHi-Energy Drum Head 13 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch snare batter head from Aquarian's Hi-Energy line, under $31. For drummers re-heading a 13-inch snare or side snare.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn batter head on a 13-inch snare
- Side snares and piccolo-style setups using 13-inch shells
- Players who tension a snare high and need it to hold
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard 14-inch snares — the size will not fit
- Drummers looking for a resonant snare-side head
- Anyone wanting a loose, wide-open tom sound from this head
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Snare batter head
Built for the top of the snare, where sticks land. The thin snare-side head underneath is separate.
Detail 03
Hi-Energy design
Aquarian's Hi-Energy heads are built for high-tension playing and stick durability rather than open resonance.
Detail 04
Aquarian Safe-T-Loop hoop
The film is looped through the aluminum hoop rather than glued flat, which helps it survive cranked tuning.
Detail 05
$30.99
Replacement-head pricing. A head is a wear item — most working drummers change the snare batter most often.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only; no snare wires, no drum key, no snare-side head
- 02Measure your shell diameter — 13 and 14 inch snares look similar
- 03Rimshot-heavy players wear through any batter head faster than the rest of the kit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the top head or the snare-side head?
Top, the batter side. The thin head under the snare wires is a different product and is not included.
02Will this fit a 14-inch snare?
No. Heads must match shell diameter exactly. A 14-inch snare needs a 14-inch head.
03Can I use it on a 13-inch tom instead?
It will physically fit a 13-inch tom, but it's built and voiced for snare duty, not open tom sustain.
04What tools do I need to change it?
A drum key. Loosen the tension rods in a star pattern, lift the hoop, swap the head, retension evenly.
