Detail 01
2-ply
Two film layers damp overtones on their own, so you get a controlled tom without taping or gel pads.
Product detailSKU #1274034479437
EvansOnyx 2-Ply Drum Head 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch two-ply batter head for a rack tom. Durable and focused, at a price that makes regular head changes realistic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hard hitters who split thin heads mid-set
- Rock and metal players wanting punch over ring
- Kits that need every tom head replaced at once
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or brushwork needing a sensitive, open tom
- Drummers who want long, wide-open sustain
- Anyone shopping for a resonant bottom 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
12 in.
Matches a 12-inch shell diameter. Measure the shell itself, not the hoop or the old head's rim.
Detail 03
Batter head
The head you play. Bottom resonant heads are thinner, sized separately, and not interchangeable with this.
Detail 04
Tom head
Voiced for rack toms — thicker than a snare batter, so it won't respond the same on a snare drum.
Detail 05
Under $25
Low enough per drum that swapping the whole kit's batters stays a routine expense, not a project.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single head per pack — count your toms before ordering
- 02No drum key included; you need one to seat and tune it
- 03Give it a few tuning passes as the film settles after mounting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this fit a 12-inch tom?
Yes, if the shell measures 12 inches in diameter. Head size always refers to the shell, not the hoop.
02Will this cut down ring on my toms?
Yes. The second ply shortens sustain and tames overtones, so most drummers stop needing tape or muffling rings.
03Is it durable enough for heavy playing?
Two-ply construction is the standard answer for hard hitters. It resists denting far better than a single-ply head.
04Top or bottom?
Top. It's a batter head. Putting a two-ply head on the bottom would choke the drum badly.
