Detail 01
10 in. size
Matches a 10 in. tom shell. Measure the bare shell across the top, hoop not included.
Product detailSKU #1274034479344
EvansG2 Coated Batter Drum Head 10 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 10-inch coated batter head for rack toms, built with extra ply thickness. For drummers who hit hard and want shorter, controlled tom notes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and louder playing where thin heads dent quickly
- Toms that ring too long and need natural control
- Replacing a worn 10 in. top tom head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting maximum open sustain and high overtones
- Bottom resonant head duty — this is a batter head
- Jazz players after a thin, sensitive, airy tom sound
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
Goes on top, the side you strike. The thinner resonant head stays on the bottom.
Detail 03
Coated surface
Textured film slightly softens attack and warms the tone versus clear. Also takes brush work.
Detail 04
G2 two-ply construction
Two thin plies add durability and trim overtones, so notes are fatter and decay sooner.
Detail 05
Tom head, not snare or bass
Built for the tuning range and stick load of a rack tom, not a snare batter.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. A three-tom kit needs three separate heads.
- 02Bottom resonant head not included. Replace it separately if it is also worn.
- 03Clean the bearing edge before fitting and expect to retune as it settles.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 10 inches the tom size or the head size?
Both. A 10 in. head fits a 10 in. tom. Measure the bare shell across the top, excluding hoops, to confirm.
02Coated or clear — what is the difference here?
This is coated. The textured film knocks a little edge off the attack and warms the note. Clear versions of the same head sound brighter and more open.
03Can I use this on the bottom of my tom?
It is designed as a batter head for the top. Two-ply heads on the bottom choke resonance, so a thinner resonant head is the better choice there.
04Will this make my tom less ringy?
Yes. The two-ply build shortens sustain and tames overtones on its own, so you may not need muffling rings or tape.
