Detail 01
Hydraulic (oil between two plies)
The oil layer damps vibration on contact, killing overtones and cutting sustain short without added muffling.
Product detailSKU #1274034478906
EvansHydraulic Blue Tom Batter Head 14"
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-ply oil-filled 14" tom batter head. For drummers who want short, fat notes with minimal overtones and no muffling tape.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio sessions where ringy toms fight the mix
- Loud rock and metal where attack has to cut
- Drummers tired of taping gels onto every tom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or orchestral playing needing open sustain
- Anyone chasing bright, resonant, long-decaying toms
- Drummers who want maximum stick sensitivity at low volume
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 and more durable than single-ply, with a heavier, darker fundamental and less stick response.
Detail 03
14 inch
Fits a 14" tom. Head size is measured by drum diameter, not shell depth.
Detail 04
Batter head
This is the top head you strike. It does not replace the bottom resonant head.
Detail 05
Blue film
Cosmetic. The transparent blue tint does not change tone; a clear or coated version would sound the same class.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single head only. Retuning a full kit means buying one per drum.
- 02No tuning key, drum, or hardware included.
- 03Two-ply heads need lower tension than single-ply to sound right.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my 14" floor tom?
Yes, if the drum measures 14" in diameter. Shell depth does not matter for head sizing.
02Do I still need moongel or tape?
Usually not. The oil layer does the damping, which is the point of a hydraulic head.
03Can I use this on a snare?
Physically yes on a 14" snare, but the heavy damping kills crack and sensitivity. A snare-specific batter suits better.
04Does the blue color affect the sound?
No. Color is cosmetic. 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
