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Batter head
This is the top head you strike. It does not replace the bottom resonant head.
Product detailSKU #1274034479485
EvansHydraulic Black Tom Batter Drum Head 12 IN
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch batter head for a rack tom, built for short, controlled sustain. For drummers who want the tone pre-damped without taping the head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and pop drummers wanting fat, thuddy toms with little ring
- Studio work where overtones fight the mix
- Players tired of taping gels onto bright heads
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or orchestral players needing open sustain and long decay
- Anyone wanting a bright, articulate stick attack
- Drummers with an 11 or 13 inch tom
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
Hydraulic design
A fluid layer between plies kills overtones, so sustain drops and the note gets short and fat.
Detail 03
12 inch
Measured across the drum shell, not the rim. A 12 inch tom needs this exact size.
Detail 04
Black film
Opaque and thicker-feeling under the stick. Attack is duller than a clear single ply.
Detail 05
Under $25
Cheap enough to change per session rather than stretch one head across a year.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No drum key, tension rods, or muffling rings included.
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the outer hoop, before ordering.
- 03Expect a lower, drier note than the head you are replacing.
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 tom?
Top. It is a batter head, meant to be struck. Bottom resonant heads are thinner and sold separately.
02Will it fit a 12 inch tom?
Yes, if the shell measures 12 inches across. Drum sizes refer to shell diameter, not hoop diameter.
03Do I still need moongels or tape?
Usually not. The damping is built in, which is the point of this head.
04Can I use it on a snare?
It is designed as a tom batter. On a snare it will choke the crack and sensitivity.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
