Detail 01
Hydraulic oil layer
A thin layer of oil between the two plies kills overtones on contact. Very short decay, no gels needed.
Product detailSKU #1274034478950
EvansHydraulic Black Tom Batter Drum Head 18 IN
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-ply oil-filled tom batter head in black. For drummers who want a short, fat note with damping built in and no external muffling.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal kits where toms need to punch and stop
- Drummers tired of taping gels onto every tom
- Loud stages where long tom ring becomes mud
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or open-tone players wanting sustain and sensitivity
- Anyone chasing bright attack and stick articulation
- Bass drum or snare replacement — this is a 18 in. tom batter
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 plies
Thicker and more dent-resistant than single-ply. Takes hard hitting but responds less to light playing.
Detail 03
Black film
Opaque, so it hides the shell interior and reads darker on stage. Slightly warmer than a clear equivalent.
Detail 04
18 in. size
Fits an 18-inch floor tom. Most rack toms are 10 to 13 in., so check before ordering.
Detail 05
Batter head
Goes on the top, striking side. The bottom resonant head stays as is and shapes pitch and sustain.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the tom shell, not the rim — 18 in. is a floor tom size
- 02Resonant bottom head sold separately and affects how much sustain remains
- 03Seat and retune after installation; oil-filled heads settle in fast
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this dry sounding out of the box?
Yes. The oil layer between plies damps overtones without tape or gels, giving a short, controlled note straight away.
02Will it fit a 16-inch floor tom?
No. Drum heads match the shell diameter exactly. You need an 18 in. tom.
03Can I use it on a snare?
It is built and sized as a tom batter. The heavy damping also works against snare-wire response.
04How does it hold up to hard hitting?
Two-ply construction resists denting better than single-ply, which is why it is common on rock and metal kits.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
