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Hi-Velocity
Built to hold pitch at very high tension. On a loosely tuned kit snare it will sound thin and choked.
Product detailSKU #1274115040237
AquarianHi-Velocity Black Snare Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Thin black snare batter head built for high-tension tuning. For marching and drum corps players who crank heads well past kit tension.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching snare tuned to high tension where standard heads fail
- Drummers wanting sharp stick definition and short sustain
- Anyone who's been breaking snare heads at aggressive tuning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard kit snares tuned at moderate tension
- Players who want warmth and body from the snare
- Brush work — a smooth black surface gives no brush texture
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.
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13 in.
Common marching snare size. Kit snares are usually 14 inches, so check your shell before ordering.
Detail 03
Black film
Smooth, uncoated surface. Fast stick rebound, bright attack, no brush response.
Detail 04
Snare batter head
Top playing side only. The thin bottom snare-side head is separate and much thinner.
Detail 05
Short sustain
Very little ring, so rudiments and rolls stay articulate at speed instead of blurring together.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Batter head only. The snare-side bottom head is a separate purchase.
- 02Measure your snare shell — 13 inch will not fit a 14-inch drum.
- 03High-tension heads need gradual, even tightening in a star pattern to seat properly.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on a regular drum kit snare?
It will fit a 13-inch snare, but it's built for high tension. At normal kit tuning it sounds thin and lacks body.
02Can I use brushes on it?
No. The surface is smooth black film with no coating, so brushes slide without producing sound.
03Does it come with the bottom snare head?
No. This is the batter head for the top only. The snare-side head is a separate, much thinner head.
04Why 13 inch instead of 14?
13 inch is standard for marching snares. Measure your shell diameter — most kit snares are 14 inch and need that size.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
