Detail 01
Oil between two plies
The fluid layer damps vibration at the source. Sustain drops sharply and the note lands fat and dry.
Product detailSKU #1274034479125
EvansHydraulic Black Tom Batter Drum Head 6 IN
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 6-inch black two-ply oil-filled tom batter. Buy it for very short, fat, dry tom notes with almost no ring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small rack toms or effect toms that need a hard, dry note
- Drummers who want zero overtones without adding tape or gel
- Studio work where each tom hit needs to stop fast
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want open, resonant, sustaining toms
- Anyone who likes a bright, cutting attack — this is dark
- Drummers needing a bottom resonant 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.
Detail 02
Two-ply build
Thicker than a single ply, so it takes hard hitting and rolls off high overtones.
Detail 03
Black film
The signature look of this line. Sound comes from the oil-filled build, not the color.
Detail 04
6 inch
A small effect or accent tom size. Must match the shell diameter exactly.
Detail 05
Batter head
Top, played side only. The resonant head underneath is a separate item.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter — 6 inch is an unusual size, confirm before ordering.
- 02Single head, batter side. No resonant head included.
- 03Tune it low to medium — pushed high it can choke.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this kill too much sustain?
That's the point of the design. If you want your toms to sing and ring, choose a single-ply or standard two-ply head instead.
02Do I still need muffling?
No. The oil layer does the damping, so tape and gels are usually unnecessary.
03Can I use brushes?
No. This is a smooth black film, not a coated head, so brushes won't produce a usable sweep sound.
04Does it fit a 6-inch snare?
Head diameter must match the shell. Beyond diameter, snare batters and tom batters are built for different jobs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
