Detail 01
14 in.
Diameter of the shell, not depth. Standard for most snares, but measure across the shell before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274034479021
EvansHydraulic Drum Head - Blue 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Evans Hydraulic head in blue, 14 inch, for snare. A replacement batter head for players who want short, controlled sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn 14-inch snare batter head
- Players who want ringing overtones cut down at the head
- Live or recording setups where a drum needs less sustain
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing open, long-ringing snare tone
- Anyone whose snare is not 14 inches across
- Use as a resonant snare-side head, which needs a thin head
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
Hydraulic
Evans' damped line. Sustain is shortened and overtones are tamed at the head, so you need less tape or gel.
Detail 03
Blue finish
Colored, not clear — it reads as a solid blue top and hides stick marks better than clear film.
Detail 04
Snare batter head
Goes on the top, struck side. The thin bottom snare-side head is a separate purchase.
Detail 05
One head per package
Covers the batter side only. A full snare rehead means buying a snare-side head too.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Batter head only — the snare-side resonant head is not included
- 02Needs a drum key; tension in a star pattern and seat the head first
- 03Damped heads sound duller unmiked; expect less projection than an open head
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does 14 inch mean it fits my 14x5.5 snare?
Yes. The first number is diameter, which is what a head is sized by. Depth does not affect head fit.
02Will this go on a tom?
It fits any 14-inch drum, including a 14-inch floor tom or rack tom. The damped character carries over.
03Do I still need moongel with this?
Usually not. The Hydraulic design already shortens sustain, so added damping often makes the drum sound dead.
04Can I use it as the bottom snare head?
No. Snare-side heads are very thin so the wires respond. Use a dedicated snare-side head underneath.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue 14 in.
