Detail 01
Two-ply construction
Two film layers absorb overtones and take harder hits than a single-ply head. Less ring, more thud.
Product detailSKU #1274115040198
AquarianPerformance II Power Dot Drum Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch two-ply tom head with a center dot for extra attack and shorter sustain. For drummers who want a controlled floor tom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud playing where a thin head would dent or stretch fast
- Floor toms that ring too long in a room
- Drummers who want punch and attack over open sustain
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or light players wanting open, singing tom resonance
- Snare or kick drums — this is sized and built for toms
- Anyone needing an 18-inch bass drum batter
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
Center power dot
Extra film patch at the strike zone adds attack, cuts sustain further, and protects the spot sticks hit.
Detail 03
18 inch
Fits an 18-inch drum measured shell-edge to shell-edge, not by the hoop. Common floor tom size.
Detail 04
Batter head
This is the top playing head. The bottom resonant head is separate and stays thinner for tone.
Detail 05
Aquarian film
Aquarian heads use a bonded hoop-to-film joint, so the film is less likely to pull out under high tension.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. No resonant head, no tuning key, no hoop.
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop, before ordering.
- 03Expect to retune over the first few sessions as the head seats.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a batter or resonant head?
It's a batter head — the one you strike. It's built thick with a reinforcing dot, which is wrong for the resonant side.
02Will it fit an 18-inch floor tom?
Yes, if the shell measures 18 inches across. Measure the shell itself, since hoop measurements run larger.
03Can I use it on a bass drum?
It's built and tagged as a tom head. An 18-inch bass drum batter is a different, heavier design.
04How much does the dot change the sound?
Noticeably. It shortens sustain, tightens the low end, and makes the initial stick attack more defined than a plain two-ply head.
