Detail 01
Batter head
Goes on the beater side. It does not replace the front head with the port hole.
Product detailSKU #1274034479797
EvansEQ4 Batter Coated Bass Drum Head 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22-inch coated batter head for the kick drum — the beater side. Suited to players wanting a controlled, drier bass tone without going up in price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn kick batter on a 22-inch bass drum
- Players chasing a shorter, punchier kick note
- Gigging kits that need consistent low end room to room
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a front/resonant head — this is batter only
- Kicks that are 20, 24 or 26 inches
- Players who want a long, open, ringing kick sustain
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
Coated
The textured surface takes a little top-end off, so attack reads warmer and less clicky than clear.
Detail 03
22 in.
Sized to the drum's shell diameter, not the hoop. A 22-inch kick takes this; 20 or 24 will not.
Detail 04
Bass drum head
Built heavier than a tom head to take beater impact, so it dents less over long runs of gigs.
Detail 05
Around $57
Mid-tier kick head money. You are paying for control and durability, not a budget one-ply.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell, not the hoop — hoop measurement runs about an inch over
- 02Front head, pillow and beater are separate purchases
- 03Detune evenly in a star pattern before pulling the old head
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this go on the front of the kick?
No. This is the batter head, meaning the side the pedal beater strikes. The front head with the port hole is a separate item.
02Will this fit a 24-inch bass drum?
No. Kick heads are sized to the shell diameter and there is no adjustment. A 22-inch drum needs this 22-inch head.
03Coated or clear for kick?
Coated takes a bit of edge off the attack for a warmer, drier note. Clear leaves more click and top end for cutting through a loud mix.
04Do I need special tools to change it?
A drum key and a flat surface. Loosen the tension rods evenly, lift the hoop, swap the head, and retension gradually in a star pattern.
