Detail 01
Batter head
This is the top head you actually strike. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase.
Product detailSKU #1274034490798
RemoBlack Suede Ambassador Batter Drum Head 13 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch single-ply batter head with a matte black suede finish. For drummers replacing a tom or snare top head who want a darker look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn 13-inch tom batter head
- Drummers building an all-black kit look
- Players who want open, resonant single-ply response
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy hitters who dent thin heads quickly
- Anyone needing a bottom resonant head — this is a batter
- Drummers wanting short, controlled decay for close miking
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.
Matches the drum shell diameter, not the rim. A 13-inch shell takes this head regardless of depth.
Detail 03
Ambassador
Remo's single-ply weight. Thinner than two-ply heads, so more sustain, more overtones, less dent resistance.
Detail 04
Black Suede surface
Textured matte black rather than glossy. Takes brushes better than a clear head and cuts stage glare.
Detail 05
Opaque black film
You lose the see-through look, and the surface hides stick marks better than white coating.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. No tuning key, dampening rings, or bottom head included.
- 02Confirm your shell is 13 inches — 12 and 14 will not seat.
- 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.
01Will this fit a 13-inch snare?
Yes, it fits any 13-inch shell. Single-ply heads are commonly used as snare batters, though they wear faster than heavier heads under rimshots.
02Is the black finish just paint?
The film itself is black with a suede texture, not a coating sprayed over clear film, so it won't flake off with normal playing.
03Can I use brushes on it?
Yes. The suede texture gives brushes something to grab, unlike a smooth clear head.
04Batter or resonant?
Batter — the striking head. If you need the underside head for a 13-inch tom, buy a resonant head separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
