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AquarianSuper-2 Clear Drumhead with SX Ring 16 in.

Aquarian
Aquarian Super-2 Clear Drumhead with SX Ring 16 in.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

16-inch two-ply clear tom head with an internal damping ring. For drummers who want a fat, controlled floor tom note that does not ring on.

Aquarian Super-2 Clear Drumhead with SX Ring 16 in. product detail
Product studyAquarian Super-2 Clear Drumhead with SX Ring 16 in.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Floor toms in loud rock, metal and live playing
  • Drummers who hit hard and go through single-ply heads
  • Cutting excess ring without taping the head

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players wanting maximum sustain and open, singing toms
  • Anyone chasing a bright, thin, jazzy tom voice
  • Drums that are not 16 inches — no size flexibility

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 01

Two-ply construction

Two film layers mean more durability, a lower fundamental pitch, and shorter sustain than a comparable single-ply head.

Detail 02

Clear film

Clear heads are brighter and more attacking than coated. Coated adds warmth and lets you play brushes.

Detail 03

SX ring

A damping ring on the underside trims overtones at the edge, tightening the note without killing the drum's body.

Detail 04

16-inch size

Sized for a 16-inch floor tom. Measure across the bare shell, not over the hoop, before ordering.

Detail 05

Batter head

This is the top, playing-side head. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase and affects pitch and sustain too.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Single head, not a set — a full kit needs one per drum
  2. 02No drum key included; you need one to seat and tune it
  3. 03Expect to retune over the first few sessions as the head settles

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will this fit a 16-inch floor tom?

Yes, provided the shell measures 16 inches across the bare wood. Check the shell itself rather than trusting the old head's marking.

02Do I still need moongel or tape?

Usually not. The SX ring handles most of the unwanted overtones. Add damping only if the drum still rings more than you want.

03Clear or coated — which should I get?

This one is clear: more attack, brighter tone, better for loud playing. Choose coated if you want warmth or play brushes.

04Can I use it on a snare?

It is built as a tom batter. On a 16-inch drum it would work mechanically, but it is voiced for tom pitch and response.

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