Detail 01
Emperor (two ply)
Two layers of film. Shorter sustain, more attack focus, and much longer life under heavy sticking.
Product detailSKU #1274034491173
RemoBlack Suede Emperor Batter Drum Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch two-ply tom batter head with a black suede finish. Built for drummers who hit hard and want a shorter, focused note.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms on loud stages where control beats sustain
- Hard hitters who go through single-ply heads fast
- Kits where an all-black matte look is wanted
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and light players wanting open, singing sustain
- Drummers chasing maximum resonance and long decay
- Anyone needing a resonant bottom head
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
Black Suede finish
Textured matte surface that tames high overtones and cuts stage-light glare.
Detail 03
14 in. size
Fits 14-inch shells. Common as a small floor tom or the largest rack tom.
Detail 04
Batter head
Top playing side. Tuning the untouched bottom head still controls pitch bend and sustain.
Detail 05
Two-ply damping
Built-in overtone control means you likely need less tape, gel or muffling rings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop, before ordering
- 02One head only. No drum key, muffling or resonant head included
- 03Two-ply heads sit lower in pitch, so retune the whole kit after fitting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Emperor or Ambassador for a floor tom?
Emperor for durability, focus and a shorter note under hard playing. Ambassador for a more open, resonant sound at lighter volumes.
02Will this fit a 14-inch snare drum?
It fits a 14-inch shell physically. As a snare batter it works for heavy hitters, though a dedicated snare head gives crisper response.
03Does the black finish wear off?
The suede texture wears at the stick contact area with regular playing. It affects appearance before it meaningfully changes tone.
04Do I still need muffling rings?
Usually not. Two plies plus the suede texture already control most overtones, so added muffling can make the tom sound dead.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
