Korena
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RemoClear Pinstripe Drum Head 12 in.

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Remo Clear Pinstripe Drum Head 12 in.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 12-inch two-ply clear tom head with built-in damping. For drummers who want short, controlled tom notes without taping the head.

Remo Clear Pinstripe Drum Head 12 in. product detail
Product studyRemo Clear Pinstripe Drum Head 12 in.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Rock and pop players wanting fat toms with a fast decay
  • Live gigs where long tom ring muddies the mix
  • Replacing a worn batter head on a 12-inch tom

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Jazz players who want open, singing, long-sustaining toms
  • Anyone needing a snare or bass drum head
  • Drummers chasing maximum stick attack definition

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

Two plies instead of one

More mass means lower pitch, less overtone, and better dent resistance under hard hitting.

Detail 02

Clear, not coated

Brighter attack and more sustain than a coated head of the same build. No brush surface.

Detail 03

Pinstripe damping

Cuts the high overtone ring at the edge, so the note drops off quickly on its own.

Detail 04

12 in. size

This is the head diameter, matching a 12-inch tom shell. It does not match a 12-inch rim.

Detail 05

Batter-side head

Goes on the side you strike. Your resonant bottom head is a separate purchase.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01One head only. A full tom kit needs one per drum.
  2. 02Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop or the old head's printing.
  3. 03Plan to detune, seat, and retune the head after fitting.

Product questions

Before you decide

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

01Will this fit my 12-inch tom?

Yes, if the shell measures 12 inches across. Drum head sizes refer to shell diameter, so measure the shell itself rather than the rim or hoop.

02Do I still need moongel or tape?

Usually not. The damping is built into the head, so most players get the muffled, controlled tom sound without adding external dampeners.

03Can I use this as a resonant head?

It is designed as a batter head. Putting a two-ply damped head on the bottom will choke sustain heavily, which is rarely what you want.

04Is it durable enough for hard hitting?

Two plies give it more material than a single-ply head, so it holds up better to heavy sticking and dents less easily.