Korena
Product detailSKU #1274034490907

RemoClear Pinstripe Drum Head 10 in.

Remo
Remo Clear Pinstripe Drum Head 10 in.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 10-inch two-ply clear tom head. Built for controlled, punchy toms with minimal ring and enough thickness to survive hard playing.

Remo Clear Pinstripe Drum Head 10 in. product detail
Product studyRemo Clear Pinstripe Drum Head 10 in.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Rock and heavier styles that need short, punchy toms
  • Drummers who keep breaking single-ply heads
  • Cutting overtones without taping or gelling the head

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Jazz players wanting open sustain and sensitivity
  • Anyone after bright attack — this is a darker 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 01

Pinstripe

Two plies of film with a damping agent between the edges. That layer absorbs overtones, so the head self-muffles.

Detail 02

Two-ply

Thicker than a single-ply head. Less sensitive to quiet playing, but far more durable and shorter in decay.

Detail 03

Clear film

Clear runs brighter and more open than coated. Here it offsets the darkening effect of the second ply.

Detail 04

10 in.

Fits a 10-inch rack tom by shell diameter. Depth does not affect head size.

Detail 05

Batter head

Strike side only. The resonant head on the underside is a separate purchase.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Single head, not a pack — a full tom needs a resonant head too
  2. 02Drum key required for tuning; not included
  3. 03Two-ply heads sit best at low to medium tension, so retune after fitting

Product questions

Before you decide

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

01Do I still need moongel with a Pinstripe?

Usually not. The damping between the plies handles most of the ring on its own.

02Clear or coated Pinstripe — what's the difference?

Clear is brighter with more attack. Coated is warmer and takes brushes. Both share the same two-ply damped build.

03Will this fit a 10-inch drum with an odd depth?

Yes. Head size is set by shell diameter alone, so any 10-inch tom takes it regardless of depth.

04Is this too thick for quiet playing?

It is less responsive to soft strokes than a single-ply head. At low volumes you lose some detail.