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Bass drum batter head
The head you strike with the pedal. It sets attack, feel under the beater, and how long the note rings.
Product detailSKU #1274115040112
AquarianSuper Kick II Drum Head - 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch bass drum head from Aquarian's Super Kick II line. For players replacing the batter head on a small kick or compact kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, small-club, and compact kits built around an 18-inch kick
- Replacing a stretched or pitted batter head that won't hold tune
- Drummers who want a controlled kick without stuffing in pillows
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Owners of 20- or 22-inch kicks — this size will not fit
- Anyone needing a front (resonant) head with a port hole
- Players chasing a wide-open, ringing kick sound
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
18 in.
Fits an 18-inch shell. Bass drum heads are sized by shell diameter, and there is no give between sizes.
Detail 03
Super Kick II
Aquarian's built-in-control kick series, aimed at a shorter, punchier note without added external muffling.
Detail 04
Around $63
Mid-tier for a kick batter. Above basic single-ply, below specialty heads, and it lasts far longer than a snare head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no beater patch, pedal, muffling pillow, or claws included
- 02Confirm your shell measures 18 inches across before ordering
- 03Seat and tune evenly in a star pattern or it wrinkles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 20-inch bass drum?
No. Bass drum heads match shell diameter exactly. An 18-inch head will not stretch over a 20-inch shell.
02Is this the front or the back head?
It's a batter head — the side your pedal strikes. Front resonant heads are a different, thinner build and usually carry a port hole.
03Do I still need a pillow inside?
Usually less of one. This line is built to control ring on its own, so start with no muffling and add only if the note still hangs.
04Does it come with a beater patch?
No patch is included. If your beater is hard plastic or metal, add a patch to keep it from wearing through the film.
