Detail 01
14 in.
Head size matches the drum shell diameter, not the hoop. Measure the shell, not the rim.
Product detailSKU #1274115037844
DWCoated/Clear Tom Batter Drumhead 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch single-ply tom batter head from DW at a low price. For replacing a worn head on a rack or floor tom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping a dented or dead 14-inch tom head
- Keeping spare heads in the hardware bag
- Practice kits where heads get replaced often
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Snare drums — this is a tom batter head
- Bass drums or any size other than 14 inch
- Players wanting a specific two-ply attack profile
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
Coated
Textured surface takes brushes and warms the attack slightly compared to a clear head.
Detail 03
Batter head
This goes on the top, the side you hit. The bottom resonant head is a different part.
Detail 04
Tom head
Tuned for tom range. Snare batters are built differently and are not interchangeable here.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your tom is 14 inch — floor and rack toms vary across a kit
- 02No resonant head included; the bottom head is bought separately
- 03Budget for a drum key if you do not own one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit a 14-inch snare?
It is sized 14 inch, but it is built as a tom batter. Snare batter heads are made for stick response and snare wire feel, so use a snare-specific head instead.
02Coated or clear — which do I get?
This head is coated. The texture takes brush work and slightly softens the attack versus a clear head.
03Do I need the bottom head too?
Only if the resonant head is damaged. This is the batter, the top head you strike. The two wear at different rates.
04How long does a tom head last?
Depends entirely on how hard and how often you play. Replace it when it dents, loses tone, or will not hold tuning.
