Detail 01
Black dot at the center
Extra film where the stick lands. It adds attack, cuts ring, and slows wear at the impact point.
Product detailSKU #1274034490739
RemoControlled Sound Black Dot Batter Head - 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Clear single-ply 16-inch tom batter with a black dot at the center. For hard hitters who want attack, fewer overtones, and longer head life.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud stages where toms need to cut through
- Rock and metal players wanting short, punchy tom notes
- Drummers who wear out heads at the center
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or acoustic players who want open, ringing sustain
- Brush work — the clear film has no texture
- Drums that are not 16 inches across
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
Clear film
Brighter and more aggressive than coated, with a sharper stick attack and no brush texture.
Detail 03
Single-ply outside the dot
The head stays open and responsive toward the edge while the center stays controlled, so it is not a fully dead head.
Detail 04
Batter head
Top, striking side only. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase.
Detail 05
16 in.
Sized to the drum's shell diameter. On most kits that is the floor tom.
Detail 06
Black color
Only the center dot is black. The rest of the head is clear film, so the shell interior still shows through.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is not an all-black head — the film is clear with a black center dot.
- 02One batter head only. No resonant head or drum key included.
- 03New heads stretch; retune after the first session and again after a few hours.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the whole head black?
No. The film is clear and only the reinforcing dot in the middle is black. From a distance it reads as a clear head with a dark center.
02Does it still need muffling?
Usually not much. The center dot already shortens ring. Add a gel only if the drum still sustains longer than you want.
03Is it more durable than a plain single-ply head?
At the center, yes. The dot adds material exactly where sticks land, which is where single-ply heads normally fail first.
04Can I use it on a snare drum?
It is a 16-inch tom batter. Snares that size are uncommon, so plan on this going on a 16-inch tom.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
