Detail 01
2-ply construction
Two film layers cancel overtones and cut sustain, giving a focused note without added muffling.
Product detailSKU #1274034478935
EvansOnyx 2-Ply Drum Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
14-inch 2-ply tom head, black film, damped sustain. For drummers replacing a ringy rack or small floor tom head with something more controlled.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rack toms that ring past the beat in a band setting
- Hard hitters who go through thin heads
- Drummers chasing a short, punchy tom note
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Open, sustaining jazz or fusion tom sound
- Snare batter use — it is built as a tom head
- Players who like the sensitivity of a single-ply 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
14 in. size
Fits a 14-inch drum — commonly a small floor tom or large rack tom.
Detail 03
Onyx black film
Opaque black changes the kit's look; the color is in the film, not a coating.
Detail 04
Batter head
Strike-side head only. Your bottom resonant head still controls how long the drum rings.
Detail 05
Doubled film thickness
Takes harder sticking than single-ply, trading some stick definition and high end for life span.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head for one drum; resonant head not included
- 0214 in. also fits many snares, but this is voiced for toms
- 03Retune after fitting — 2-ply heads settle differently
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Rack tom or floor tom?
Either, as long as the shell is 14 inches. It is common as a large rack tom or small floor tom head.
02Can I use it on a snare drum?
It will fit a 14-inch snare physically, but it is built as a tom head. Expect reduced sensitivity to ghost notes.
03How do I measure for the right size?
Measure the shell diameter across the top, inside the hoop. That number is the head size.
04Will it need muffling?
Generally no. The two plies already control the ring. Start with no damping and add only if needed.
