Detail 01
Two-ply construction
More material under the stick means longer head life and fewer accidental dents from heavy playing.
Product detailSKU #1274034479503
EvansPower Center Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch two-ply snare batter head with a built-in center control dot. For drummers who hit hard and want a shorter, drier snare sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock, punk or metal drummers who break single-ply heads
- Backbeat players who want attack without long ringing overtones
- Anyone whose snare sounds too open even after tuning down
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and light-touch players wanting sensitive ghost notes
- Drummers chasing bright, open, sustaining snare tone
- Resonant side use — this is a batter head only
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
Center control dot
Damps the middle of the head where you strike, cutting high overtones and shortening sustain without external muffling.
Detail 03
14 inch
The standard snare size. Measure your drum's shell diameter, not the hoop, before ordering.
Detail 04
Under $30
Cheap enough to replace on a schedule rather than playing a dead head for months.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single head only — no drum key, dampening rings or resonant head included
- 02Confirm your snare is 14 inch; 13 inch snares are common on some kits
- 03Expect to retune over the first few sessions as the head seats
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this go on the top or bottom of the snare?
Top. This is a batter head, the one you strike. The bottom resonant head is a separate thin head and is not included here.
02Will this make my snare less ringy?
Yes. The second ply and the center dot both cut overtones, so you get a shorter, drier note with less ring than a single-ply head.
03Can I use it on a tom?
Physically yes on a 14 inch tom, but it is voiced for snare attack and will sound choked and short on a tom.
04How do I know what size head I need?
Measure across the top of the drum shell itself, not over the rim. A 14 inch shell takes a 14 inch head.
