Detail 01
Two plies
More mass than single-ply, so attack is fatter and decay shorter. Also survives harder hitting.
Product detailSKU #1274034479368
EvansG2 Coated Batter Drum Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 2-ply coated tom head with a controlled, short sustain. For drummers who want warm attack and less ring without adding muffling.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Toms that ring too long in a small room
- Live rock and pop where mics need a clean decay
- Drummers who play with brushes some of the night
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing long, open, resonant tom sustain
- Snare or kick — this is a tom-size batter
- Jazz players wanting a thin, sensitive single-ply feel
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 surface
Softens stick attack slightly and gives brushes something to grab. Coating wears off over time.
Detail 03
13 inch
Fits a 13 inch tom shell. Head size is measured across the shell, not the hoop.
Detail 04
Batter head
Goes on the top, the side you strike. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase.
Detail 05
Coated vs clear
Coated is warmer and rounder; clear is brighter with more attack. Same shell, different character.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only — no resonant head and no tuning key included
- 02Measure the shell, not the old head or the hoop
- 03Plan to retune over the first day as the head settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on my snare?
It is sold as a tom batter, and 13 inch snares exist, but a 2-ply head kills snare sensitivity. Most players want a thinner head there.
02Do I need to change the bottom head too?
Not required. The batter does most of the work on tone and feel. Swapping the resonant head later is a separate change.
03Will this quiet down a loud tom?
It shortens sustain and reduces overtones rather than volume. You get a tighter, more focused note, not a softer one.
04Does the coating come off?
Yes, with play. Coating wears at the stick contact point over months, gradually taking the head toward a clear sound.
