Detail 01
2-ply construction
Two film layers absorb hard hits and shorten sustain. Longer life, darker tone, less stick response.
Product detailSKU #1274034479404
EvansOnyx 2-Ply Drum Head 15 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
15-inch two-ply tom head built for volume and durability. For hard hitters who want a fat, controlled note that survives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock and metal drummers who break single-ply heads
- Large floor toms needing a focused low note
- Outdoor and high-volume stages
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Light players wanting sensitivity at low volume
- Drummers after long, open sustain
- Anyone who wants a bright, cutting attack
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
Onyx (black film)
The darker, textured film reads warmer and drier than a clear head of the same thickness.
Detail 03
15 inch
A less common tom size — check your shell measures 15 inches before ordering.
Detail 04
Tom batter head
Goes on the striking side. Your resonant head stays as is unless you replace it too.
Detail 05
Larger diameter
Bigger heads tune lower and take more even tensioning to avoid a wobbly, uncontrolled pitch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head per package — floor and rack toms each need their own
- 02Confirm your tom is 15 inches, not 14 or 16
- 03Tension in a star pattern or the low note goes wobbly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this too thick for a floor tom?
No. Two-ply heads are common on floor toms — they trade sustain for a fatter, more controlled low note and much longer life.
02Will the black finish wear off?
The color is in the film itself, not a coating, so playing wear shows as scuffing rather than a bare patch.
03How does this compare to a single-ply head?
Shorter sustain, darker tone, more durability. A single-ply head is louder in the highs and more responsive to light playing.
04Does this fit a 15-inch snare?
It's a tom batter head. On a snare it would kill sensitivity and buzz response.
