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EC2 with SST control ring
A ring bonded near the edge damps overtones without moongel or tape, so decay shortens and pitch stays focused.
Product detailSKU #1274034479292
EvansEC2 SST Clear Batter Drum Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch clear batter head with a built-in control ring, aimed at drummers who want less ring and a shorter tom decay.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that ring too long in a room or on stage
- Recording sessions where overtones muddy the tom mics
- Hard hitters who want more film under the stick
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers chasing long, open, sustaining jazz tom tone
- Anyone needing a bottom resonant head
- Toms other than 18 inches
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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Two-ply film
More material under the stick means a fatter attack, less high overtone, and more durability than a single ply.
Detail 03
Batter head
This is the top head you actually hit. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase.
Detail 04
Clear film
Brighter and more open than a coated head. Brushes will not grab it the way they grab a coated surface.
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18 in.
Typical floor tom size. Head sizing follows shell diameter, so an 18-inch shell takes an 18-inch head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell across the top — hoop measurements will lead to the wrong size
- 02One head only; resonant side and other toms are separate
- 03Detune fully, seat the new head, then tension in a star pattern
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I still need moongel with this head?
Usually not. The control ring handles most of the ring on its own. Add damping only if the room is still fighting you.
02Is this too dark for rock?
No. The two plies cut high overtones but keep a strong attack, which is why controlled heads are common in loud rock settings.
03Can I put this on a snare?
It is built as a tom batter. On a snare you lose sensitivity and the ring placement is not designed for that drum.
04Will it fit an 18-inch bass drum?
The diameter matches, but this is a tom batter head. Bass drum heads are built differently for that application.
