Detail 01
Reverse dot
The reinforcing dot sits on the underside, so the stick hits bare film. Full durability with a more natural stick feel.
Product detailSKU #1274034479265
EvansPower Center Reverse Dot Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
13-inch Evans snare batter head with a reverse-dot center. For drummers who beat up center-strike heads and want more durability without deadening the edge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who wear through the center of a snare head fast
- Adding focus and control to an overly ringy 13-inch snare
- Rock and heavier playing where stick attack is constant
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a fully open, sensitive jazz snare sound
- Anyone needing a resonant-side head — this is a batter head
- Snares that aren't 13 inches across the shell
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
13 in.
Head size matches the shell diameter, not the hoop. A 13-inch head will not fit a 14-inch snare.
Detail 03
Power Center
Extra material concentrated at the strike zone, so the center is darker and more focused than the open edge.
Detail 04
Batter head
This is the top playing surface. The thin bottom head that sits against the snare wires is a separate purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Batter side only — the snare-side resonant head is sold separately
- 02Measure across the shell, not the rim, to confirm the 13-inch size
- 03Plan on a drum key and a seating-and-tuning pass after install
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between a reverse dot and a regular dot?
A standard dot sits on top, so the stick strikes the dot. A reverse dot is bonded underneath, so you get the same reinforcement but the stick contacts plain film.
02Will this fit a 14-inch snare?
No. Snare heads are sized to the shell diameter, so a 13-inch head only fits a 13-inch drum.
03Is this the top or bottom head?
Top. It's a batter head meant for the playing side. The thin snare-side head underneath is a separate item.
04Does the dot make the drum sound dead?
It concentrates the center and cuts some overtone ring, but the outer area of the head stays open, so you keep rimshot bite and edge response.
