Detail 01
Batter head
This is the head you strike with the pedal beater. It does not replace the front resonant head.
Product detailSKU #1274034479086
EvansEQ4 Batter Clear Bass Drum Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single-ply clear batter head for an 18-inch bass drum, with a built-in muffling ring. For compact kits that need a controlled, focused thump.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 18-inch bass drums on jazz or compact gigging kits
- Players who want less internal pillow stuffing inside the drum
- Miked stage and studio use needing a short decay
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting long, open, ringing bass drum sustain
- Anyone with a 20, 22, or 24-inch bass drum
- Front-head replacement — this is a batter head 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
Clear film
Clear film is brighter and more open than coated, with a sharper attack on the beater strike.
Detail 03
18 in.
Head size must match your drum's shell diameter exactly. Measure the shell, not the hoop.
Detail 04
EQ4 series
EQ4 heads use a damping ring to cut overtones, so the note is short and punchy out of the box.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your bass drum shell diameter before ordering — 18 inch only
- 02One head only. No resonant head, no tuning key, no muffling pillow
- 03Budget an hour for tuning; new heads stretch and need a re-tension
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I still need a pillow inside the drum?
Usually not much. The built-in damping ring already shortens the sustain, so start with the drum empty and add muffling only if the note still rings too long.
02Is this the front head or the beater head?
Beater head. It goes on the side your pedal strikes. If you need the front head with the port hole, that is a resonant head and is sold separately.
03Will this fit a 20-inch bass drum?
No. Drum heads are sized to the shell diameter, and an 18-inch head will not seat on a 20-inch drum.
04Clear or coated for bass drum?
Clear gives more attack and a brighter, more defined beater click. Coated is warmer and softer. Most rock and pop players run clear on the batter side.
