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Batter head
Goes on the top, the side you strike. The snare-side bottom head is a separate purchase.
Product detailSKU #1274034479765
EvansGenera HD Dry Batter Coated Snare Head - 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A coated batter head for a 12-inch snare, built to sound dry and short rather than open. For players replacing a worn or dented top head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a beaten batter on a 12-inch snare or side snare
- Brush work, where the coating gives the stick something to catch
- Rooms or recordings where an open snare rings too long
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing the thin snare-side head underneath
- Players who want long, open sustain and lots of overtone
- Drums that aren't 12 inches across the shell
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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Coated
Textured surface. Brushes work on it, and stick attack reads warmer and less glassy than a clear head.
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Dry
Voiced to cut overtone ring, so the note stops sooner and the stick attack sits out front.
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HD
Evans' heavy-duty naming — aimed at drummers who hit hard and dent heads regularly.
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12 in.
Shell diameter, not drum depth. Measure across the bearing edge with the hoop off.
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$23.99
Consumable pricing. A batter head is a wear item, so keeping a spare in the bag is normal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Batter head only. No snare-side head, drum key, hoops or wires included.
- 02Budget ten minutes to seat and tune it before the head settles.
- 03Measure the shell, not the hoop. A 12-inch head won't stretch onto 13.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the top or bottom head?
Top. Batter means the side you hit. The bottom of a snare uses a much thinner snare-side head, which isn't this.
02Will it fit a 12-inch tom?
Yes, diameter is what matters and it will mount. It's voiced as a dry snare batter, so expect a short, controlled note rather than tom sustain.
03How is coated different from clear?
Coated adds surface texture. It takes brushes, and it warms the attack and trims some high overtone compared to a clear head of the same build.
04How do I know I need a 12?
Pull the old head and measure the shell straight across the bearing edge. Ignore the hoop and ignore the depth of the drum.
