Detail 01
Two-ply construction
Far more durable than a single-ply head and less sensitive to ghost notes and light strokes.
Product detailSKU #1274034479775
EvansST Dry Coated Snare Drum Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
14-inch coated two-ply snare batter with a built-in control ring. Made for hard hitters who want a dry, controlled crack and a head that survives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal players who break thinner snare heads
- Cutting snare ring without taping the head
- Rimshot-heavy playing that chews up single-ply heads
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and light brush work needing sensitivity
- Drummers who want an open, ringing snare
- Snares that are not 14 inches
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
Dry (vented) design
Small holes near the edge bleed off air and overtones, giving a shorter, drier note.
Detail 03
Coated surface
Warms the attack slightly and gives brushes something to grip, unlike a clear head.
Detail 04
Built-in control ring
Damping is part of the head, so you get focus without adding gels or tape on top.
Detail 05
14 inch
The most common snare diameter, but confirm yours — 13 and 12 inch snares exist.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Batter head only — snare-side resonant head is a separate purchase
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop, before ordering
- 03Coating wears off over time with heavy stick and brush use
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the dry vent make it quieter?
No. Volume stays; the vents shorten the ring and reduce overtones, so the snare sounds tighter rather than softer.
02Can I use brushes on this?
Yes. The coated surface works with brushes, though the two-ply build is less responsive to quiet detail than a single-ply coated head.
03Do I still need moongel?
Usually not. The control ring and vents already handle most ring. Add damping only if your shell is unusually loud.
04Is this the bottom snare head too?
No. This is the top batter head. Snare-side heads are much thinner and sold separately.
