Detail 01
Coated
White textured surface. Brushes get grip and a wash sound; stick attack is slightly softer than clear.
Product detailSKU #1274034478986
EvansG1 Coated Batter Drum Head 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated single-ply 16" batter head for a floor tom. Warm, open sustain with brush response. For drummers replacing a worn tom head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor tom batter head on a rock or jazz kit
- Brush playing, where the coating gives the needed texture
- Drummers who want open sustain rather than controlled thud
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a dry, dead tone with no sustain
- Anyone needing a resonant (bottom) head — this is a batter
- Heavy hitters who go through single-ply heads fast
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
Single ply (G1)
One layer of film. More sustain, more overtones, brighter open ring than a two-ply head.
Detail 03
Batter head
Goes on the top, the side you hit. The bottom head is a separate resonant head.
Detail 04
16 inch
Matches a 16" floor tom. Head size is the drum's diameter, not the shell depth.
Detail 05
Single-ply film thickness
Thinner film dents and pits sooner under hard playing than a two-ply head would.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your drum's diameter, not the old head's printed size, before ordering
- 02One head only. No resonant head, no tuning key, no dampening rings
- 03Expect overtones. Add a muffling ring or gel if you want them tamed
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit a 16 inch floor tom?
Yes. A 16 in. head fits a 16 in. drum. Measure across the shell, bearing edge to bearing edge, to confirm before ordering.
02Coated or clear for toms?
Coated is warmer with slightly shorter sustain and works with brushes. Clear is brighter with more attack. This one is coated.
03Can I use it as a bottom head?
It's built as a batter head for the playing side. Resonant heads use thinner film, so a batter on the bottom kills sustain.
04How long will it last?
Single-ply heads wear faster than two-ply. Hard hitters may replace in weeks; light or occasional players get months.
