Detail 01
Hydraulic oil layer between two plies
A thin oil film damps overtones from the inside, so you get muffling without stacking rings or tape on top.
Product detailSKU #1274034479027
EvansHydraulic Black Tom Batter Drum Head 13 IN
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
13-inch two-ply oil-filled tom batter head. For drummers who want short, controlled sustain and a fat low-end thump without added muffling.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio drummers who need dry toms that sit in a mix
- Loud stages where long tom ring turns to mud
- Players tired of taping gels onto their heads
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or orchestral players who want open, singing sustain
- Anyone chasing a bright, ringing tom voice
- Drummers who need a thin, sensitive head for light playing
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
Two-ply construction
More mass than a single-ply head. Lower fundamental pitch, shorter decay, and it takes harder hitting before denting.
Detail 03
Black film
Opaque finish, so it hides stick marks better than a clear head and darkens the drum's look.
Detail 04
13 inch
Fits a 13-inch tom only. Head sizes are the drum's diameter, not the hoop measurement.
Detail 05
Batter head
This is the top head you strike. The resonant head underneath is a separate purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head, one drum. A full tom kit needs several sizes
- 02Resonant bottom head not included and affects sustain as much as this one
- 03Tune lower than a single-ply head; cranking it fights the damping
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to add moongel or tape with this?
No. The oil layer does the muffling. Adding gels on top usually chokes the drum and kills what low-end punch is left.
02Will this fit my 13-inch snare?
It is built as a tom batter. Two-ply oil-filled heads on a snare kill stick response and sensitivity, so most players use a dedicated snare head.
03How do I know my tom is 13 inches?
Pull off the old head and measure the drum shell across the top, edge to edge. Do not measure the hoop or rim.
04Why does it sound dead when I tune it up?
Two-ply oil-filled heads are built for low, fat tuning. High tension shortens an already short decay and thins the tone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
