Detail 01
8 in. diameter
Fits an 8 in. tom, normally the highest-pitched drum in a rack tom setup.
Product detailSKU #1274034479443
EvansG2 Clear Batter Drum Head 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8 in. clear batter head for a small rack tom. For drummers re-heading the top of an 8 in. drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Re-heading an 8 in. rack tom on an extended kit
- Matching clear heads across toms you have already replaced
- Reviving a small tom that has gone dull and dented
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any tom that is not 8 in. — sizes do not stretch
- Players who want coated warmth or brush response
- The resonant bottom side; this is made for stick contact
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
Brighter and more open than coated, with more attack on an already high-pitched drum.
Detail 03
Batter head
Top side only. The resonant head underneath the tom is a separate part.
Detail 04
Small shell size
Small heads tune high and tight, so a quarter turn moves pitch more than on a big tom.
Detail 05
Price
Small heads cost nearly as much as larger ones; going small saves little money.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no tuning key, hoop or resonant head included
- 028 in. toms are easy to over-tighten; move in small, even increments
- 03Confirm the shell measures 8 in. across, not the hoop
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size drum does this fit?
An 8 in. tom. Heads are sized by shell diameter, measured across the drum, not across the rim or hoop.
02Is this a top or bottom head?
Top. Batter is the side you strike. Bottom resonant heads are a separate purchase.
03Clear or coated for a small tom?
Clear brings more attack and sustain, which keeps a small tom cutting. Coated is warmer and drier, and the choice if you play brushes.
04Can I use it as a resonant head?
You can, but it is built to take stick contact. A thinner resonant head responds better underneath the drum.
