Detail 01
Batter
This is the side the pedal beater strikes. It takes all the wear and sets the attack.
Product detailSKU #1274034478916
EvansEQ3 Batter Clear Bass Drum Head 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A clear 22-inch batter head for the beater side of a standard kick drum. Straightforward replacement at a mid-range price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Re-heading a 22-inch kick that's gone dead or dented
- Players who want attack and punch from the beater side
- Gigging kits that need a fresh kick head before a run
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Kicks that aren't 22 inches — 20 and 24 need their own size
- The front head with a port hole cut in it
- Players chasing a dark, muted, heavily damped kick
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 runs brighter and more open than coated, with more attack and a longer note under the beater.
Detail 03
22 in.
Matches a 22-inch shell diameter, the most common kick size on a five-piece kit.
Detail 04
Bass drum head
Thicker and larger than tom or snare heads. It won't substitute anywhere else on the kit.
Detail 05
$56.99
Bass heads cost more than snare or tom heads because of the sheer film area.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Front resonant head is separate — this covers the beater side only
- 02Measure the shell across the bearing edge, not the hoop
- 03A drum key and patience with a star tensioning pattern are required
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the front head or the one the pedal hits?
The one the pedal hits. Batter means beater side. The front head, the one facing the audience, is a separate purchase.
02Clear or coated for a kick drum?
Clear gives more attack and openness. Coated warms and shortens the note. Clear is the more common choice on a batter side.
03Will it fit a 22x18 kick?
Yes. Head size follows the diameter only. Depth doesn't matter, so any 22-inch kick takes a 22-inch head.
04Do I need a beater patch?
Worth adding. A beater wears a hole in one spot over time, and a patch spreads that contact and extends the head's life.
