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RemoBlack X Batter Drum Head - 14 in.

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Remo Black X Batter Drum Head - 14 in.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 14" black batter head for snare. Built for drummers who want a darker, more controlled sound at a basic-head price.

Remo Black X Batter Drum Head - 14 in. product detail
Product studyRemo Black X Batter Drum Head - 14 in.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Cutting snare ring without taping or gels
  • All-black kit setups where the top head is visible
  • Players replacing a stock head on a first snare

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Drummers chasing an open, resonant, ringy snare
  • Anyone who wants to see the shell interior through the head
  • Players needing maximum durability under heavy rimshots

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 01

Black head

Opaque film. Damps some high overtones compared to clear, so it reads darker and drier.

Detail 02

Batter head

The top, stick-side head. You still need a separate thin snare-side head for the bottom.

Detail 03

14 inch

Standard snare diameter. Measure your shell, not the hoop, before ordering.

Detail 04

$25.95

Standard replacement-head pricing. A routine wear item, not a long-term investment.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Head only — drum key, wires and hardware not included
  2. 02Retune after a few playing sessions as the head settles
  3. 03Wipe the bearing edge clean before seating a new head

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How is this different from a clear head?

The opaque black film damps some upper overtones, so the drum sounds a little darker and more controlled than a clear head of the same type.

02Does black wear off where the sticks hit?

Stick marks will show on any coated or colored head over time. It's cosmetic and doesn't change how the head plays.

03Will this fit a 14" tom?

Yes. Head size follows shell diameter, so a 14" tom takes the same head. It'll sound darker than a standard clear tom head.

04Do I need to change the bottom head too?

Not necessarily. Snare-side heads last longer since sticks don't touch them. Replace it when it's dented, torn, or the wire response goes dull.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black