Detail 01
Two-ply film construction
A clear 7-mil top layer is paired with a 7.5-mil black lower layer.

Independent shopping perspective
Built for an 18-inch tom, the EVANS Black Chrome is a black two-ply batter head aimed at drummers who want more mid-low body while retaining a defined response. Its clear 7-mil playing layer and 7.5-mil black lower layer support high-impact playing, with tight sustain and articulation described across the tension range. For stage or studio tom miking, it is presented as requiring less EQ adjustment than similar heads. The clear upper film also helps keep black marks off stick tips, white heads, and cymbals.


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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
A clear 7-mil top layer is paired with a 7.5-mil black lower layer.
Detail 02
Designed to add durability over a wide range of tensions.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is an 18-inch tom batter drumhead.
The head has a clear 7-mil top layer over a black 7.5-mil lower layer, with a black finish.
Yes. It is designed to support high-impact playing and heavy hitters.
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