Detail 01
Oil between the plies
Vibration is absorbed at the source. Notes drop off quickly and stay low and fat.
Product detailSKU #1274034479165
EvansHydraulic Blue Tom Batter Head 13"
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-ply oil-filled 13" tom batter head. Same damped, short-sustain design as the Black version, in blue. For drummers who want controlled toms without tape.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Killing uncontrolled tom ring on a 13" rack tom
- Recording where long tom decay muddies the track
- Rock drummers wanting a fat, punchy tom thud
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Open jazz kits that live on tom sustain
- Players wanting maximum volume and projection
- Anyone after a bright, articulate tom attack
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 film
Stands up to hard sticking better than single-ply, and trades high-end ring for a darker tone.
Detail 03
Blue finish
Cosmetic only. Build and tone match the Black and Coated Hydraulic heads.
Detail 04
13 inch
Fits a 13" tom. Measure the shell diameter — depth doesn't affect head size.
Detail 05
Batter side
Top head only. The resonant head underneath is bought separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head, one size. Other tom sizes and resonant heads are separate.
- 02Measure across the shell before ordering — 13" is a common rack tom size but not universal.
- 03Damped heads can sound choked if tuned too low; start higher than usual.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the blue different from the black Hydraulic?
Only in appearance. Both are two-ply oil-filled heads with the same damping and the same short, fat tone.
02Will this work on a 13" snare?
It's designed as a tom batter. On a snare it would sound dull and lose the crack most players expect.
03Do I need to muffle it further?
Generally no. The oil layer handles the damping. Extra gels or tape will choke the drum.
04Does the blue color affect the sound?
No. The color is in the film's appearance, not the construction. Tone comes from the two plies and the oil between them.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
