Detail 01
Clear film
More attack and top-end click than coated. Sits forward in a loud band mix instead of blending back.
Product detailSKU #1274034479807
EvansEMAD 2 Clear Batter Bass Drum Head - 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22-inch clear batter head for the kick. Suits players who want attack and definition up front rather than a dry, muffled thud.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal kicks that need to cut through loud guitars
- Studio use where the kick has to read clearly in a mix
- Players who tune their kick sound rather than pack it with pillows
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting the warmest, driest kick with no click
- Bass drums other than 22 inches
- Players needing a front head — this is the beater side only
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
Batter head
Beater side only. The ported front head is a separate purchase and is not in this box.
Detail 03
22 in.
Matches the shell diameter, not the hoop. No adjustment range — a 24-inch kick will not take it.
Detail 04
Bass drum construction
Heavier film than a tom head so repeated beater impact does not dent it out quickly.
Detail 05
On sale, under $60
Sits below its usual price, close to what a plain single-ply kick head normally costs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell itself; hoop-to-hoop reads about an inch too large
- 02Beater, pillow and front head are all separate
- 03Fresh heads stretch — plan to retune after the first hour of playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Clear or coated for my kick?
Clear keeps more attack and click, which helps the kick cut through loud guitars. Coated softens the top end for a warmer, drier note.
02Is the front head included?
No. This is the batter head only — the side the pedal strikes. The ported resonant head on the front is a separate purchase.
03How do I know if my kick is 22 inches?
Measure the shell diameter with the head off, or check inside the drum. Measuring across the hoop overstates it by roughly an inch.
04Will it work without a muffling pillow?
Yes. It will ring more openly than a packed kick. Adding a pillow or blanket inside shortens the note if you want a tighter thud.
