Detail 01
Hydraulic (oil sealed between two plies)
The oil absorbs overtones, so the drum drops to a short, fat note with almost no ring.
Product detailSKU #1274034479648
EvansHydraulic Black Tom Batter Drum Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch two-ply oil-filled tom batter head. Heavily damped, short sustain — for drummers who want fat, controlled toms without taping anything on.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock and metal kits where toms should thump, not ring
- Recording sessions where long tom sustain fights the mix
- Replacing a stock 14-inch tom batter that rings too long
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or orchestral players who need open, singing tom sustain
- Resonant/bottom-side use — this is a batter head only
- Players who want bright attack and lively stick rebound
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
Thicker than a single ply: lower pitch, more dent resistance, less response to quiet strokes.
Detail 03
Black film
Opaque rather than see-through. Stick marks show far less than on a coated white head.
Detail 04
Batter head
Goes on the top, struck side. Your existing bottom head still sets most of the sustain.
Detail 05
14 inch
Measured across the shell, not the hoop. Fits 14-inch rack and floor toms.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only — no hoop, tension rods, or drum key included
- 02New heads stretch, so plan to retune after the first hour of playing
- 03This is a tom batter; a 14-inch snare wants a snare-specific batter head
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I still need moongel or tape with this?
No. The oil layer does the damping. Adding gels on top usually chokes the tom instead of tightening it.
02Can I put this on a 14-inch snare?
It's built as a tom batter. On a snare it sounds thick and dead, and snare-wire response drops off noticeably.
03Does it work on a floor tom?
Yes. Any 14-inch floor tom or rack tom takes the same head.
04How is it different from a single-ply head?
Lower pitch, much shorter sustain, far more durable. A single ply is brighter and more sensitive but rings longer and dents sooner.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
