Detail 01
12 inch
Matches a 12-inch tom shell. Head sizes are shell diameter, so measure the drum, not the rim.
Product detailSKU #1274034479717
EvansG1 Coated Batter Drum Head 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22.99 coated 12-inch tom batter head. Standard replacement for a rack tom when the old head is dented or dead.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn 12-inch rack tom head on a working kit
- Players who want a warmer, less ringy tom voice
- Brush work, where a coated surface gives usable texture
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Snare or bass drum positions, this is a tom head
- Drummers chasing maximum attack and long open ring
- Toms of any diameter other than 12 inches
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 layer damps some high overtones, so the tom sounds a bit warmer and shorter than a clear head.
Detail 03
Batter head
Goes on the top, the side you hit. The bottom resonant head is separate and tunes the drum's sustain.
Detail 04
Tom head, not snare
Built for stick impact on a tom. It is not a snare batter and does not pair with a snare-side head.
Detail 05
Coated surface for brushes
Brushes need friction. A coated head gives the sweep sound; a clear head mostly gives silence.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head per pack. A three-tom kit needs three separate purchases.
- 02Bottom resonant head is not included and is not interchangeable with this one.
- 03Have a drum key ready. New heads need seating and a tuning pass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit a 12 inch tom?
Yes. It is sized to a 12-inch shell. Check the shell diameter rather than the hoop measurement.
02Coated or clear for toms?
Coated runs warmer with fewer high overtones and works with brushes. Clear is brighter with more attack and ring.
03Can I use this on a snare?
It is a tom head. Use a snare batter for snare duty.
04Do I need to replace the bottom head too?
Not necessarily. Bottom heads wear far slower. Replace it when tuning stops holding or it is visibly damaged.
