Detail 01
26 in.
Fits only a 26-inch shell. Head size follows shell diameter, not hoop or beater position.
Product detailSKU #1296839766935
EvansEMAD 2 Clear Batter Bass Drum Head - 26 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 26-inch clear batter head for the beaten side of a bass drum. For players who already own a 26 and want a fresh front end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers replacing a worn batter on a 26-inch kick
- Rock and live players wanting attack over dark warmth
- Kits where the batter head is the tone bottleneck
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone with a 22, 24 or smaller kick drum
- Players chasing a soft, vintage, heavily muffled thud
- Snare, tom or resonant-side replacement
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
Clear film
Clear film gives more attack and a longer, more open ring than a coated head of the same build.
Detail 03
Batter head
Goes on the beater side. It sets feel and attack; the front head shapes what the mic hears.
Detail 04
Bass drum head
Thicker and built to survive a beater. Not interchangeable with a tom head of the same diameter.
Detail 05
$69.99, on sale
Kick heads outlast tom and snare heads, so this is usually a once-a-year replacement at most.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell across the bare wood, not over the hoop or old head
- 02One head only — the front resonant head is separate
- 03A 26 is loud and low; small rooms may need it dampened
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my 22 inch bass drum?
No. Bass drum heads are sized to the shell, and a 26-inch head will not seat on a 22-inch drum. Buy the size that matches your shell.
02Does this go on the front or the back?
The back — the batter side, where the pedal beater strikes. The front head that faces the audience is a separate resonant head.
03Clear or coated for a 26?
Clear is brighter with more attack and more ring. Coated is warmer and slightly more controlled. On a 26 the extra attack helps the note stay defined.
04How hard is it to change a bass drum head?
Straightforward: pull the hoop, swap the head, tension the rods in a star pattern, then tune to taste. A drum key is the only tool needed.
