Detail 01
7-mil clear top over 7.5-mil black bottom
The two layers add body and deep tone while retaining the tom's natural high-frequency attack.

Independent shopping perspective
For a 10-inch tom, the EVANS Black Chrome batter head combines a 7-mil clear top film with a 7.5-mil black bottom film. The two-ply design focuses on the mid-to-low range, adding body and depth while preserving the drum's natural high-frequency attack. Expect precise articulation with a controlled, tight sustain. It is made for high-impact players and is designed to make stage and studio tom work need less EQ and further adjustment.


Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
The two layers add body and deep tone while retaining the tom's natural high-frequency attack.
Detail 02
Adds durability at a wide range of tensions.
Detail 03
Creates the head's black look, while the top ply is clear.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The clear top film is 7 mil, and the black bottom film is 7.5 mil.
It is designed for high-impact drumming.
It is designed for stage and studio tom use with less EQ and tweaking than similar heads.
Reference
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