Detail 01
Reverse dot
The reinforcement dot sits on the underside, so the stick hits plain coating. Adds durability and focus without changing the playing feel.
Product detailSKU #1274034478907
EvansEC Reverse Dot Coated Snare Batter Head 12
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12" coated snare batter with a reverse-dot center and edge control ring. For drummers who want a focused backbeat and a durable center.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Piccolo or 12" snares in a rock or pop setup
- Drummers who wear through heads at the center
- Players wanting controlled ring without external muffling
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting an open, sensitive, wide-open snare
- Anyone who needs a bright, ringing rimshot
- Brush players needing a uniform coated surface
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 surface
Rougher texture, warmer attack than clear film, and it lets brushes actually make sound.
Detail 03
EC (edge control ring)
A damping ring near the edge trims overtones and shortens sustain, tightening the note without a muffle ring on top.
Detail 04
12 inch
Fits a 12" snare, typically a piccolo or side snare. Not a standard 14" main snare head.
Detail 05
Batter head
Top playing surface only. The thin bottom snare-side head is separate and sold on its own.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your snare diameter. 12" and 13" heads are not interchangeable.
- 02Snare-side head, snare wires, and tuning key not included.
- 03The control ring means less tape or gel is needed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is a reverse dot?
The extra patch of film is bonded to the bottom of the head rather than the top, so the stick contacts the coating directly.
02Can I use brushes on this?
Yes. The coating gives brushes a surface to catch, though the damping ring shortens the sustain of swells.
03Will this fit a 12" tom?
It will physically mount, but it is voiced for snare duty. A tom batter gives a more open tom note.
04Do I need to add muffling?
Generally no. The edge ring handles the ring; add tape only if your shell is unusually live.
