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Power Dot
An added patch at the center thickens the strike zone, boosting attack and cutting high overtones where the stick lands.
Product detailSKU #1274115040032
AquarianPerformance II Power Dot Drum Head 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch two-ply tom head with a center dot for extra attack and control. For floor tom players who want punch over sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 16-inch floor toms that ring too long untreated
- Hard hitters who dent centers of plain heads
- Live playing where a defined low thud cuts better
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or open-tuned setups wanting long floor tom decay
- Drummers who want a bright, papery single-ply attack
- Any drum that is not 16 inches across the shell
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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Two-ply film
Two layers damp each other. Shorter sustain, fatter fundamental, and far better dent resistance than a single ply.
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16 in.
Sized to the shell diameter, typically a floor tom. Measure the bare shell, since the rim reads larger.
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Batter head
Mounts on the struck side. The resonant head underneath is separate and still shapes the decay.
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Performance II series
A mid-weight two-ply, so it is thicker than a stock single-ply head but not a heavy-duty stage head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head, one drum — no matching resonant head included
- 02Big heads need a slow crosswise tuning pass to seat evenly
- 03The dot cuts overtones, so heavy muffling usually becomes unnecessary
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the power dot actually do?
It thickens the center where the stick hits. That sharpens attack, reduces high ring, and adds durability at the most-worn spot on the head.
02Is this good for a floor tom?
Yes. At 16 inches it is a common floor tom size, and the two-ply build with a dot tames the long low ring big shells produce.
03Does it replace the bottom head too?
No. This is the batter head only. The resonant head underneath is a separate purchase and controls how long the drum sings.
04Will it sound too dead?
It is controlled, not dead. You still get a clear pitch and body, just with the extended ringing overtones pulled back.
