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16 in.
Measured across the shell, not the old head or the rim. A 16-inch head only fits a 16-inch drum.
Product detailSKU #1274115040149
AquarianTexture Coated Drum Head 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch coated tom head from Aquarian, priced at the low end. For drummers replacing a worn floor tom batter without rethinking the kit's sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a dented or dead 16-inch floor tom head
- Drummers who play brushes and need coating underfoot
- Rounding out a kit head change on a budget
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the brighter, more open attack of a clear head
- Anyone needing a snare head — this is sized for toms
- Drummers chasing a specific ply or muffling build
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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Coated
The textured surface lets brushes speak and takes a little edge off the attack compared to a clear head.
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Tom head
Sized and voiced for a floor tom, most often the top batter side you actually strike.
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Single head
Covers one side of one drum. A full re-head of a kit takes several.
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Aquarian
A dedicated drumhead maker, so hoop and collar dimensions follow standard sizing and seat on common shells.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter before ordering — rim size is larger and misleads.
- 02No tuning key, muffling rings or dampening gel included.
- 03Seat and stretch a new head, then retune after an hour of playing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my 16 inch floor tom?
Yes, if the drum measures 16 inches across the shell itself. Measure the wooden shell diameter, not the outside of the hoop, and not the old head's flange.
02Can I use brushes on it?
Yes. The coating gives brushes something to grab, which is the main reason to pick a coated head over a clear one.
03Is this for the top or bottom of the drum?
It is sold as a batter head for the side you strike. You can fit it on the bottom, but resonant heads are usually thinner for more ring.
04Do I need anything else to install it?
A drum key to back off and retension the lugs. That is not included. A cloth to wipe the bearing edge helps the head seat evenly.
