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Two-ply
Two layers of film. More durable under hard hitting and naturally shorter sustain than a single-ply head.
Product detailSKU #1274034479240
EvansEC2 SST Clear Batter Drum Head 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch two-ply clear batter head for a rack tom. For drummers who want controlled sustain and durability without taping or gel pads on the drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and louder playing where single-ply heads dent fast
- Drummers tired of adding tape or gels to kill overtones
- Replacing a worn 12-inch tom head on a standard kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting open, singing tom sustain
- Anyone needing a snare or bass drum head
- Drummers whose tom is 10 or 13 inches — sizes don't stretch
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.
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Clear film
Brighter attack and more cut than a coated head. Standard choice for toms in loud settings.
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Batter head
This is the top head you strike. The bottom resonant head is separate and affects pitch bend and decay.
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12 in.
Matches a 12-inch tom shell. Measure the shell diameter, not the rim or the old head's printed size.
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Built-in overtone control
Damping is engineered into the head, so you tune it up and play without adding tape or gel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head per package. A full kit needs one per drum
- 02Fits the top of the tom only — bottom heads are a different product
- 03New heads stretch. Tune, press down evenly, retune before the first gig
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to change the bottom head too?
Not necessarily. The batter head does most of the tonal work. Change the resonant head when it's dented or won't hold pitch.
02Will this work on a snare drum?
It's built as a tom batter head. Snare batters are a different design, and this won't respond the same to snare tuning.
03Does two-ply mean it sounds dead?
It means shorter, more controlled sustain than single-ply, not muted. You get a defined note without added tape or gels.
04How do I know my tom is 12 inches?
Measure the shell diameter with the head off, edge to edge across the top. Ignore the rim and hardware.
