Detail 01
Emperor weight
Two plies of film. Tougher than single-ply, with less ring and a thicker low-mid focus.
Product detailSKU #1274034490905
RemoBlack Suede Emperor Batter Drum Head 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch two-ply batter head with a black suede finish, for a floor tom. Replacement head for players who want short, controlled sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reheading a 16-inch floor tom that sounds dull or dented
- Hard hitters who break single-ply heads
- Studio use where a long ringing tom is a problem
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who want long, open tom sustain
- Toms of any other diameter — the size is fixed
- Bottom resonant positions, which take thinner heads
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
A matte textured surface rather than glossy film. Darker attack than clear and it takes brushes.
Detail 03
16 in.
Matches a 16-inch shell diameter, typically a floor tom. Heads do not stretch to fit other sizes.
Detail 04
Batter head
Goes on the struck top side. The bottom resonant head is a separate part.
Detail 05
Tom drum head
Sized and collared for toms, not for a bass drum or snare of the same nominal diameter.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter, not the old head's hoop, before ordering
- 02Single head only — no tuning key and no bottom head
- 03Matte finish will wear a shiny spot where the stick lands
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 16-inch floor tom?
Yes, if the shell measures 16 inches across. Measure the shell itself rather than the outer edge of the old head's hoop.
02Can I use brushes on this?
Yes. The suede finish is textured, so brushes catch it and produce a sweep sound the way a coated head does.
03How does it compare to a clear Emperor?
Same two-ply build, so similar durability and sustain. The suede surface reads darker and less bright, and works with brushes where clear does not.
04Is this for the top or bottom of the drum?
Top. It is a batter head, meant to be struck. Bottom resonant heads are thinner and sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
