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Batter head
Goes on top, the side you strike. The bottom of the snare needs a separate snare-side head.
Product detailSKU #1274034479298
EvansGenera HD Dry Batter Coated Snare Head - 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated batter head for a 14-inch snare with built-in overtone control. For players who want a dry, focused crack instead of ring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cutting snare ring without taping moongel or wallets to the head
- Backbeat-driven playing where you want attack, not sustain
- Recording sessions where a ringy snare fights the mix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a long, singing, open snare note
- Anyone needing a bottom snare-side head instead
- Light jazz playing that relies on the drum's natural sustain
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 gives brushes something to grab and softens stick attack slightly compared to clear film.
Detail 03
Dry
Perimeter vent holes let overtones escape, shortening the ring without adding tape or gels on top.
Detail 04
HD build
Heavier-duty film. Takes hard hitting and rimshots better, at the cost of some sensitivity to quiet strokes.
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14 in.
Matches a standard 14-inch snare shell. Measure the shell, not the hoop, before ordering.
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Built-in damping
Comes pre-controlled, so you start dry. You cannot dial the muffling back out if you want more ring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bottom snare-side head is not included and wears out on its own schedule
- 02Seat and tune evenly at every lug after mounting, then retune once it settles
- 03Expect less stick rebound and sensitivity than a thin single-ply coated head
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I still need moongel with this head?
Usually not. The vents and damping are built in. Add muffling only if your specific drum still rings more than you want.
02Is this good for brushes?
The coating gives brushes a proper surface to sweep. It is a heavier head, so it responds better to firm strokes than to whisper-quiet work.
03Can this go on a tom?
It fits any 14-inch drum, including a 14-inch floor tom, but the built-in damping will shorten the tom's sustain noticeably.
04Top or bottom of the snare?
Top. This is the batter head you play on. The bottom takes a thin snare-side head under the wires.
