Detail 01
Two-ply construction
Two layers of film damp overtones and take harder hits. You get more fundamental note, less high ring.
Product detailSKU #1274034479843
EvansG2 Coated Batter Drum Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18-inch coated two-ply batter head for toms. For drummers who want warmth and shorter sustain from a floor tom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that ring too long and need controlling
- Rock and loud playing where a single ply dents
- Drummers who want brush texture on a tom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing maximum open sustain and resonance
- Snare or kick — this is a tom batter head
- Jazz setups wanting a thin, sensitive single-ply response
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
Slightly warmer and drier than a clear head, and it gives brushes something to grab.
Detail 03
Batter head
This is the top head you strike. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase and changes the tone too.
Detail 04
18 in. size
Floor tom territory. Big heads move a lot of air, so the extra damping of two plies keeps the note tight.
Detail 05
Coated finish wear
The coating wears off where you hit most. Sound stays usable, but the head looks played after heavy use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head — re-heading a full kit means buying each tom size
- 02Resonant bottom head is not included and affects sustain as much
- 03Tuning key not included; expect to retune after the head settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between G2 coated and clear?
Coated is warmer and drier with a bit less attack, and it works with brushes. Clear is brighter with more stick definition. Both are the same two-ply build.
02Can I use this on a snare drum?
It is built as a tom batter. On a snare it would feel thick and dull the crack. Use a snare-specific batter head instead.
03Will this reduce ringing on my floor tom?
Yes. Two plies cut overtones and shorten sustain compared to a single-ply head, so the tom speaks with a fatter, shorter note.
04Do I need to change the bottom head too?
Not required. The batter alone changes feel and attack. But a worn resonant head limits how good the new batter can sound.
