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Power Dot
Extra material bonded at the center where sticks hit. It adds durability and tightens the attack in the strike zone.
Product detailSKU #1274115040050
AquarianPerformance II Power Dot Drum Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch Aquarian Performance II head with a center dot. For drummers replacing a 13-inch tom head who want extra material where the stick lands.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn 13-inch rack or hanging tom head
- Hard hitters who wear through the center of a head
- Drummers who want a slightly more focused tom note
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting maximum open ring and sustain
- Anyone with a 12 or 14-inch tom — sizes do not stretch
- Snare batter duty, which needs a snare-specific 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.
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13 in.
Fits a 13-inch shell only. Measure across the bare shell, since 12 and 14-inch toms are more common.
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Center reinforcement
Adds mass at the middle of the head, which slightly shortens sustain compared to an unreinforced head of the same size.
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Tom head
Sized and built for a tom, not a snare or bass drum. Snare-side heads are far thinner.
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Single head
One head, one drum side. The resonant side underneath takes a separate 13-inch head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the bare shell, not the old head's outer hoop
- 02No drum key or muffling rings included
- 03Retune after the head settles from the first playing session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the Power Dot do?
It is extra material bonded to the center of the head. It protects the area where sticks land and gives the strike a more focused attack.
02Will it fit a 13-inch snare?
It is built as a tom head. It will physically fit a 13-inch shell, but a snare batter head is the right choice for snare duty.
03Does the dot make it sound dead?
No. It adds mass at the center, which tightens attack and trims some sustain, but the head still opens up and rings.
04Do I need any tools?
A drum key, which is not included. Use it to remove the hoop, seat the new head, and tune the rods evenly.
