Korena
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RemoClear Pinstripe Drum Head 6 in.

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Remo Clear Pinstripe Drum Head 6 in.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Two-ply clear 6-inch batter head with built-in damping. For drummers who want a short, controlled note from a small tom with no tape or muffling.

Remo Clear Pinstripe Drum Head 6 in. product detail
Product studyRemo Clear Pinstripe Drum Head 6 in.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • 6-inch tom that rings sharp and thin
  • Recording, where small toms pick up ugly overtones
  • Drummers who tape their heads and want to stop

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who want maximum sustain and open ring
  • Bottom resonant side — this is a batter head
  • Light touch playing where two plies feel stiff

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)

Two layers of film with damping between them near the edge. Kills overtones at the source, so no tape needed.

Detail 02

Clear film

Brighter and more attack-forward than a coated head. Also lets you see the shell interior.

Detail 03

6 in.

A small size — fits 6-inch toms and octobans. Match it to the shell diameter, not the rim.

Detail 04

Two-ply construction

Thicker and more durable than a single ply, but slightly less sensitive to quiet ghost notes.

Detail 05

Batter head

Top side only. Your resonant bottom head is separate and stays thinner for pitch response.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Head only — no drum key, felt, or dampening ring in the box.
  2. 02Small heads tune high fast. Go in small turns to avoid over-tensioning.
  3. 03Two plies already damp the drum. Adding tape usually chokes it.

Product questions

Before you decide

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

01Does it need extra muffling?

No. The damping sits between the two plies, so the ring is already controlled straight out of the package.

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

Clear gives more attack and a brighter, more open top end. Coated heads sound warmer and take brush work; this one is clear.

03Will it fit a 6-inch octoban or piccolo tom?

Yes, if the shell measures 6 inches across. Measure the shell itself — the hoop reads wider.

04Is two-ply worth it for a small tom?

It is if the drum sounds pingy or short-lived. Two plies cut the high overtones and hold up better to hard hits.