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Coated
The textured surface is what makes brushes work. It also warms the attack slightly compared to a clear head.
Product detailSKU #1274034479190
EvansGenera HD Batter Coated Snare Head 14"
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A coated 14-inch batter head for snare drum. Built for players who want a drier, more controlled crack than a standard single-ply coated head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Snare players who want attack without excessive ring
- Brush work, where the coating gives the needed surface texture
- Live rock and pop where a dry snare cuts through
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing long, open, ringy snare sustain
- Anyone wanting a clear head's brighter, more open attack
- Snares that aren't 14 inch
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.
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Batter head
This is the top head, the one you strike. Your snare-side bottom head is a separate, much thinner head.
Detail 03
HD (heavy duty)
Heavier construction means more durability under hard hitting and a more focused, less ringy note.
Detail 04
14 inch
The most common snare size, but measure your shell diameter to confirm before ordering.
Detail 05
Genera series
Built with built-in sound control, so you may not need moongel or tape on top.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Batter side only — the thin snare-side bottom head is sold separately
- 02A drum key is required; tune in a star pattern to seat evenly
- 03Coating wears with heavy stick use and brush work over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use brushes on this head?
Yes. The coating provides the texture brushes need to produce a sweep sound. Clear heads don't work for brush playing.
02Is this the top or bottom snare head?
Top. It's a batter head. The snare-side head on the bottom is a separate, much thinner head that sits against the wires.
03Will I still need moongel or tape?
Often not. The Genera design has sound control built in, so much of the overtone damping is already handled.
04How do I know my snare takes a 14-inch head?
Measure the shell across the top, edge to edge, with the hoop and old head removed. Most snares are 14 inch, but confirm.
