Detail 01
14 in. size
One of the most common tom sizes, which is why 14-inch snare heads get confused with it. Measure the bare shell.
Product detailSKU #1274115040166
AquarianResponse 2 Drum Head 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch Aquarian tom head at a low price. For drummers replacing a worn head on a 14-inch tom or floor tom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Re-heading a 14-inch floor tom or rack tom
- Cheap fix for a tom that won't hold pitch
- Spare head for a working kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 14-inch snare drums — different head construction
- Bass drums or any other diameter
- Drummers who want a full matched set of heads at once
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
Tom head, not snare
14 inch is also the standard snare size. A tom head on a snare works physically but is voiced for a different tuning range.
Detail 03
Batter head
Strike side, top of the drum. The resonant bottom head is a separate purchase and a different, thinner film.
Detail 04
Aquarian hoop and collar
Seats on standard shells. No shimming or modification needed on a normally sized drum.
Detail 05
One head per package
Buy one per drum. A five-piece kit needs five separate batter heads in the right sizes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the bare shell — a 14-inch snare and 14-inch tom take different heads
- 02Head only. Bring your own drum key to swap it
- 03Expect to re-tune after a few playing sessions as the film settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put this on my 14-inch snare drum?
It will fit, but it's built as a tom batter. Snare batter heads are made for higher tension and the response you want under a snare wire.
02How do I measure my drum for a head?
Take the old head off and measure straight across the bare wooden shell at its widest point. That measurement is your head size.
03Is this the top or bottom head?
Top — the batter side you hit. Resonant bottom heads are thinner and sold separately.
04When does a tom head need replacing?
When it won't hold tuning, sounds flat and lifeless, or has visible pitting and stretch around the center. Heavy hitters replace far more often.
