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Coated
Textured surface. Brushes actually catch on it; clear film just lets them slide. Also reads drier and less ringy.
Product detailSKU #1274115040106
AquarianTexture Coated Response 2 Drumhead 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch coated tom head from Aquarian's Response 2 line. For drummers replacing a floor tom batter who want a coated playing surface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn 16-inch floor tom batter head
- Drummers who use brushes and need a surface with grip
- Kits already running coated heads and needing a match
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Kits without a 16-inch drum — head sizing is exact
- Players wanting clear film for a brighter, more open attack
- Anyone rehreading a whole kit — this is one head
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
16 in.
Matches the shell diameter, not the drum's depth. At 16 inches this is almost always a floor tom.
Detail 03
Tom head
Built for tom tensions. It is not a snare-side head and not a bass drum head.
Detail 04
Sold as one head
Covers one side of one drum. A full kit change means counting your toms first.
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Under $40
Cheap enough to change heads on a schedule rather than waiting until they dent.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no drum key, no hoop, no hardware in the box
- 02Measure across the shell itself, not the hoop, before ordering
- 03Retune after the first session; new heads stretch and drop pitch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this go on the top or bottom?
Top. Coated heads are normally fitted as the batter, the side you hit. Coated film underneath damps the drum more than most players want.
02Will it fit my 16x16 floor tom?
Yes. Drum head sizing follows shell diameter only, so depth makes no difference. If the shell measures 16 inches across, this fits.
03Can I use brushes on it?
Yes, and that is the main reason to choose coated over clear. The texture gives brushes something to drag against.
04What tools do I need to fit it?
A drum key to back off the tension rods, lift the hoop, and retension evenly in a star pattern. No key is included.
