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Coated
Textured white surface. Pulls back some high overtones and gives brushes something to catch.
Product detailSKU #1274034479471
EvansHybrid Coated Batter Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch coated batter head for a standard snare. For drummers who want a drier, more controlled top head with a surface brushes can grab.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard 14-inch snare drums, the most common size on a kit
- Players who use brushes and need a textured playing surface
- Replacing a worn or dented stock snare batter head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- The snare side — this is a batter, not a resonant head
- 13-inch or piccolo snares; the diameter will not fit
- Players chasing bright, glassy attack from a clear 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.
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Batter head
Goes on the top, struck side. The thin snare-side head underneath is a separate part.
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14 in.
That is the shell diameter, not the hoop. Measure across the shell before ordering.
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Single head
One head per box. Refreshing a whole kit means buying tom and kick heads separately.
Detail 05
Around $58
Above basic single-ply snare head pricing, so it is a step up from a stock head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter, not the outer hoop, before ordering a size
- 02Snare-side resonant head is a separate purchase; this covers the top only
- 03Seat the head and retune after a few hours of play
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this go on the top or bottom of the snare?
Top. It is a batter head, meant to be struck. The bottom of a snare takes a thin snare-side head, which is a different product.
02Will it fit a 14-inch snare from another brand?
Yes. Drum head sizing is standard across brands, so a 14-inch head fits any 14-inch shell regardless of who made the drum.
03Can I use brushes on it?
Yes. The coating gives the surface texture, which is what brushes need to produce sound. Clear heads do not work well with brushes.
04Do I need tools to install it?
A drum key. Loosen and remove the tension rods, swap the head, then tension the rods gradually in a star pattern.
