Detail 01
Two plies with oil between them
The oil layer kills overtones internally, so you get a fat, short note without external muffling.
Product detailSKU #1274034478994
EvansHydraulic Blue Tom Batter Head 18"
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18" two-ply oil-filled tom batter head. For drummers who want short, fat, controlled toms with no ring and minimal tuning fuss.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock and metal where ring fights the mix
- Studio work needing pre-dampened toms without tape or gels
- Drummers who dislike constantly retuning floor toms
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or orchestral playing that needs long, open sustain
- Players chasing bright attack and stick definition
- Anyone wanting a clear head to show the shell interior
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
18 inch
Floor tom size. Measure the shell diameter, not the old head, before ordering.
Detail 03
Batter head
Goes on the top, playing side. It is not made to sit on the bottom of the drum.
Detail 04
Blue, opaque
You will not see through to the resonant head or shell interior. Purely a look choice.
Detail 05
Two-ply build
Thicker than a single ply, so it takes hard sticking and lasts longer before denting.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. An 18" floor tom also needs a resonant head underneath.
- 02Sizing is by drum diameter. An 18" head fits an 18" shell.
- 03Tunes best low to medium. Cranked high it chokes and loses body.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need moongel with this head?
No. The oil between the plies does the damping already. Adding gels on top usually makes the tom sound dead and lifeless.
02Is this the top or bottom head?
Top. It is a batter head, built for stick contact. Use a resonant head on the bottom.
03Will this fit my 18" bass drum?
It is sized for an 18" shell, but it is built and tensioned as a tom batter, not for bass drum duty.
04How do I know what size I need?
Measure across the top of the drum shell itself, not the rim or the hoop. That number is your head size.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
