Detail 01
Two-ply construction
More mass than a single ply. Cuts high overtones and shortens sustain, and it stands up to harder hitting.
Product detailSKU #1274034479121
EvansEC2S Frosted Drum Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch two-ply frosted batter head for a floor tom. Buy it if you want controlled, fat tom notes without taping down the ring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that ring too long in a live room
- Drummers who want short, punchy tom notes recorded
- Replacing a worn head on an 18-inch floor tom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing long, open, singing tom sustain
- Anyone needing a snare or bass drum head
- Drummers who need a resonant bottom head — this is a batter
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
Frosted coating
Textured surface takes brushes and warms the attack slightly compared to a clear head of the same build.
Detail 03
18 inch
Head size must match the drum's shell diameter, not the depth. An 18-inch floor tom needs an 18-inch head.
Detail 04
Batter head
Designed for the top, played side. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter — 18 inch is a floor tom size, not a rack tom.
- 02Sold as a single head. One drum, batter side only.
- 03You'll need a drum key to tension it evenly.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my 18-inch bass drum?
It's built as a tom batter, not a kick head. On a bass drum it won't take the beater wear a dedicated kick head is made for.
02Do I need to muffle it?
Usually not. The two-ply build already trims overtones, which is the main reason to pick it over a single-ply head.
03Can I use brushes on it?
Yes. The frosted coating gives brushes something to grab, unlike a clear head.
04Does this come with a bottom head?
No. This is a single batter head. Resonant heads are bought separately.
