Detail 01
16 in.
Sized to the shell diameter of a 16-inch floor tom. Measure across the shell, not the hoop.
Product detailSKU #1274034478914
EvansHydraulic Blue Tom Batter Head 16"
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch blue batter head for a floor tom, aimed at a controlled, short-decay sound without added dampening.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that ring longer than you want
- Drummers tired of taping gels and moongel onto heads
- Adding a blue visual accent to a kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want long, open sustain from their toms
- Brush work — the film surface offers no sweep
- Anyone with a 14 or 18 inch floor tom
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
Batter head
Mounts on the struck top side. The bottom resonant head is separate and not included here.
Detail 03
Hydraulic line
Built-in damping. Decay is shorter and more controlled, so you need less tape or gel on top.
Detail 04
Blue finish
Visible from the audience and on camera. Purely cosmetic; it does not change how the drum tunes.
Detail 05
Sold as one head
Covers a single drum. Matching your other toms means buying those sizes separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No tuning key, resonant head, or dampening accessories included
- 02Confirm the floor tom is 16 inches before ordering
- 03Damped heads sit best at lower tension; expect to retune lower
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this make my floor tom less ringy?
Yes. This line is damped by design, so decay is shorter and overtones are reduced compared to a plain single-ply head.
02Do I still need moongel with this?
Usually not. The damping is built into the head, so extra gels or tape often make the drum sound choked.
03Does the blue color affect the sound?
No. The finish is cosmetic. Sound comes from the head construction, tuning, and the drum itself.
04Can I put this on a 16-inch bass drum?
It is a tom batter head. A 16-inch bass drum should use a bass-specific head built for beater impact and lower tension.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
