Detail 01
Hydraulic (oil between two plies)
The oil damps overtones at the source, so the tom decays fast and sits in a mix without extra muffling.
Product detailSKU #1274034479866
EvansHydraulic Blue Tom Batter Head 12"
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12-inch two-ply tom batter with a thin oil layer between plies. For drummers who want short, controlled sustain without taping the head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live rock and pop where toms need to stay punchy
- Cutting long tom ring without gaffer tape or gel dots
- Players who tune low and want the pitch to hold
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers chasing long, open, singing tom sustain
- Jazz players who want a thin, sensitive single-ply response
- Anyone needing a resonant-side head — this is a 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-ply construction
Takes harder hitting than a single-ply and dents less, but loses some stick sensitivity and high-end detail.
Detail 03
Batter head
Goes on the top, playing side. The bottom resonant head is separate and stays whatever you already have.
Detail 04
12 inch
Fits a 12-inch tom only. Head size matches the drum shell diameter, not the hoop.
Detail 05
Blue film
Colored film is opaque, so it hides the shell interior and shows stick marks less than clear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. A full tom kit needs one per drum.
- 02Measure your shell diameter — 12 inch heads will not stretch to fit 13.
- 03Plan on retuning and seating the head after the first hard session.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit a 12 inch tom?
Yes. Drum heads are sized by shell diameter, so this fits a 12-inch tom. Check your shell across the top, not the hoop.
02Will this stop my toms from ringing?
Largely. The oil layer between plies kills overtones on its own, which is why most players skip tape or moongels with it.
03Can I use it as a resonant head?
It is built as a batter head for the playing side. Putting a thick two-ply on the bottom would choke the drum badly.
04Is it durable enough for hard hitters?
Two plies handle heavy sticking far better than a single-ply head, which is a big part of why people pick it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
