Detail 01
Two-ply
Two layers of film shorten sustain, lower the pitch slightly, and take stick abuse better than one ply.
Product detailSKU #1274034479592
EvansG2 Coated Batter Drum Head 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-ply coated batter head for an 8-inch rack tom. For drummers who want a shorter, fatter tom note with less ring than a single-ply head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small rack toms in a fusion or bop kit
- Players who hit hard and dent thin heads
- Kits that ring too long and need natural control
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting maximum sustain and open resonance
- Snare drums — this is a tom batter head
- Anyone needing a resonant (bottom) head
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
Textured surface warms the attack and takes brushes; slightly darker tone than a clear head of the same build.
Detail 03
8 in.
Fits an 8-inch tom only. Head size matches the drum's shell diameter, not the rim.
Detail 04
Batter side
Goes on the top, the side you strike. The bottom head stays a resonant head.
Detail 05
Coated surface wear
Coating scuffs off where you strike most. Cosmetic at first, but tone brightens as it goes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single head only — no other sizes, no bottom head, no tuning key
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop, before ordering
- 03Plan to tune, play in, and retune once it settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my 8-inch tom?
Yes, if the drum shell measures 8 inches across. Drum head sizes refer to shell diameter. Check the shell itself rather than the hoop or the rim.
02Can I use this on a snare drum?
It is built as a tom batter head. On a snare the two-ply film will damp the response and dull snare-wire sensitivity.
03Coated or clear — what's the difference?
Coated has a textured white surface that warms the attack and lets you play brushes. Clear is brighter with more attack cut.
04Does one head cover the whole drum?
No. This is the batter head for the top. The bottom of the drum needs a separate resonant head.
