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Coated
Textured surface instead of clear. Slightly warmer and less ringy than a clear head on the same drum.
Product detailSKU #1274034479472
EvansG1 Coated Batter Drum Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch coated batter head for a tom. Straightforward replacement for a worn stock head at a low price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 13-inch rack toms, a common size in five-piece kits
- Refreshing dented or dead-sounding stock heads on a budget
- Drummers replacing several tom heads at once without spending much
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- The resonant bottom side — this is a batter head
- 12-inch or 14-inch toms; sizes are not interchangeable
- Anyone needing a snare head; a 13-inch snare needs different tensioning
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
Batter head
The struck top head. The bottom resonant head is thinner and sold separately.
Detail 03
13 in.
Measured across the shell, not the hoop. A 13-inch head will not stretch onto a 14-inch drum.
Detail 04
Tom head
Built for tom tuning ranges. A snare batter is a different build even at the same diameter.
Detail 05
Around $24
Cheap enough to change heads whenever the tone dulls rather than waiting for a dent.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the shell measures 13 inches across, ignoring the hoop
- 02One head only; the bottom resonant head is a separate purchase
- 03New heads stretch — expect to retune after the first session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for the top or bottom of the tom?
Top. It is a batter head, made to be hit. Resonant bottom heads are thinner and sold separately.
02Coated or clear — which for toms?
Coated is warmer with a little less sustain. Clear is brighter and more open. Both work on toms; it comes down to the sound you want.
03Will it fit a 13-inch tom from any brand?
Yes. Head sizes are standardized, so a 13-inch head fits any 13-inch shell.
04How do I know when a head needs replacing?
Visible dents or stretch marks in the center, tone that will not tune up, or a dead thud where you used to get sustain.
