Detail 01
Two-ply: 5 mm coated outer ply, 7.5 mm inner ply
The layered construction is intended to withstand heavy playing.
Product detailSKU #1500000451862
EvansHD Dry Coated Tom Batter Drum Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For an 18-inch tom, the HD Dry combines a coated two-ply design with an underside control ring and dry vents. Together, they manage overtones and unwanted resonance for a more focused response, with a semi-defined attack and short sustain. It is voiced slightly darker than standard heads. The 5 mm coated outer ply and 7.5 mm inner ply are made to handle heavy playing, and Level 360 Technology is designed to provide tone and response across the playing surface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 18-inch tom setups where overtone control and shorter sustain are the priority.
- Heavy-playing situations that need a durable coated two-ply tom batter head.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for extended sustain from their tom head.
- Players seeking a brighter sound than this head’s darker voicing.
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
2 mm underside control ring and dry vents
These features control overtones and reduce unwanted resonance.
Detail 03
Semi-defined attack with short sustain
Notes are focused rather than lingering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your tom requires an 18-inch batter head.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size tom is this head for?
It is an 18-inch tom batter drum head.
02How does it control resonance?
An underside 2 mm control ring and precision-drilled dry vents manage overtones and unwanted resonance.
