Detail 01
18 in.
Matches an 18-inch shell, usually a floor tom. Measure the shell edge to edge, not the old head.
Product detailSKU #1304447216262
DWCoated/Clear Tom Batter Drumhead 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 18-inch coated batter head for a floor tom. Replacement stock for a head that is dented, stretched out or gone dead.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn batter head on an 18-inch floor tom
- Keeping a spare on hand before a gig
- Refreshing an older kit one drum at a time
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full set — this is one head
- Bottom resonant side use; this is a batter head
- Toms of any other diameter
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
Batter head
Goes on the top, the side you strike. Bottom resonant heads are thinner and a separate part.
Detail 03
Coated surface
Textured rather than glossy. Brushes grip it, and it takes a little ring off compared with a clear head.
Detail 04
$29.99 for one head
Cheap per drum, but a full kit of toms adds up. Decide which shells actually need replacing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only — no tuning key, bottom head or dampening included
- 02Pull the old head and measure the shell before ordering
- 03New heads stretch, so retune after the first hour of playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does 18 inch mean the drum or the head?
Both. Head sizes are named for the shell diameter they fit. Measure your shell across the bearing edge and match that number.
02Is this the top or the bottom head?
Top. It is a batter head, the one you hit. Resonant bottom heads are thinner and sold separately.
03Will this fit an 18-inch bass drum?
The diameter matches, but this is built as a tom batter. Bass drum batter heads are heavier to take a beater.
04Should I replace the bottom head too?
Not usually. Bottom heads last far longer since nothing strikes them. Replace one only if it is dented, torn, or the drum will not tune.
