Detail 01
Emperor (two plies)
Two thin plies instead of one: less overtone, shorter decay, more durability under hard sticking.
Product detailSKU #1274034490988
RemoBlack Suede Emperor Batter Drum Head 10 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 10-inch coated-black single-ply Emperor batter for a rack tom. Two plies under a suede finish: warm, controlled, short sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rack toms in loud rooms where long ring is a problem
- Players who want a darker, fatter tom voice
- Matching a full black-suede kit look across the toms
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting bright, open, long-sustaining toms
- Anyone needing a head for a 10-inch snare batter
- Drums other than 10 inch — heads do not stretch to fit
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
Suede finish
Textured matte surface that damps highs slightly and softens attack compared to a clear head.
Detail 03
Black film
Opaque, so it darkens the drum's look; no acoustic benefit over the same head in clear.
Detail 04
10 in. size
Fits a 10-inch tom only. Head size is the drum's shell diameter, not the rim measurement.
Detail 05
Batter head
Goes on the top, struck side. The resonant head underneath is a separate purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Batter side only — the bottom resonant head is not included
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop, before ordering
- 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.
01Is this for the top or bottom of the drum?
The top. It is a batter head, meant to be struck. Bottom resonant heads are thinner and sold separately.
02Will this fit a 10-inch snare?
It is a tom batter. It will physically fit a 10-inch shell, but a two-ply Emperor gives a duller, less responsive snare than a snare-specific head.
03How does the suede finish differ from coated?
Suede is a textured matte film. It cuts a little high-end and takes the edge off the attack. Coated heads use a sprayed-on coating instead.
04Does the black color change the sound?
No. Sound comes from the two-ply construction and suede texture. Black is a finish choice.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
