Detail 01
2-ply construction
Two layers of film damp overtones and shorten sustain on their own, so you need less tape or gel.
Product detailSKU #1274034478931
EvansOnyx 2-Ply Drum Head 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18-inch 2-ply tom head with a black film and controlled sustain. For drummers who want less ring and more attack from a floor tom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that ring too long in a live mix
- Rock and louder playing where stick attack matters
- Drummers who tune low and want a defined pitch
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or open, singing tom sustain
- Snare batter duty — this is a tom head
- Anyone wanting an aggressive top-end crack from thin single-ply
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 in. size
Fits an 18-inch floor tom. Head size matches the drum's shell diameter, not the hoop.
Detail 03
Onyx black film
Opaque finish, so it changes the visual look of the kit, not just the sound.
Detail 04
Batter/tom head
Goes on the strike side. The bottom resonant head stays whatever you already have.
Detail 05
Extra thickness
More durable under hard sticking than a single-ply head, at the cost of some brightness.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single head only — one drum, no resonant head included
- 02Measure your shell diameter, not the old head's hoop
- 03Expect to retune from scratch; 2-ply seats differently than 1-ply
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit an 18-inch floor tom?
Yes. Drum heads are sized by shell diameter, so an 18 in. head fits an 18-inch floor tom.
02Is this a top or bottom head?
Top. It is a batter head, meant for the side you strike. Leave your resonant head on the bottom.
03Do I still need moongel or tape?
Usually not. The second ply already cuts overtones. Add damping only if the drum still rings more than you want.
04Does the black finish wear off?
The color is in the film. Sticks will scuff the strike zone over time, like any head.
