Detail 01
Black dot in the center
Extra film under the stick zone. Cuts overtones, shortens sustain, and adds durability where most strikes land.
Product detailSKU #1274034490906
RemoControlled Sound Black Dot Batter Head - 13 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch single-ply batter head with a reinforcing dot at the center. For drummers who want a focused, short-decay tom or snare voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want less ring and a shorter, drier note
- Players who hit hard and crack heads at the center
- Rebuilding a kit one head at a time on a budget
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting long, open sustain from their toms
- Drummers who need a 13-inch resonant head — this is a batter
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
Batter head
Goes on the top, the side you strike. The bottom head on a tom is a separate resonant head.
Detail 03
13 in.
Matches a 13-inch drum by shell diameter, not by depth. Measure the shell, not the old head's printed size.
Detail 04
Single-ply construction
Thinner and more responsive than a two-ply head, so ghost notes and light playing come through more clearly.
Detail 05
Controlled Sound series
Remo's dotted line. Voiced toward attack and control rather than open resonance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. A tom needs a resonant head underneath as well
- 02You will need a drum key to seat and tune it
- 03Measure your shell diameter — 13 in. drums are common in both toms and snares
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a snare drum?
Yes, if the snare is 13 inches. The dot tames ring and stands up to rimshots, which suits snare use well.
02Does the dot go on top or underneath?
This is a top-dot head — the dot faces up, toward the stick.
03Will this make my tom sound dead?
It reduces overtones and sustain but does not kill the note. You get a shorter, more focused tone rather than a muffled one.
04Do I need muffling with this head?
Usually less than with an undotted single-ply head. Many players run it with no gel or tape at all.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
