Detail 01
Black dot on the bottom
Dampening sits under the head, so the playing surface stays even and the dot will not wear off.
Product detailSKU #1295731719150
RemoControlled Sound X With Black Dot On Bottom 12 in. Coated
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12 inch coated tom head with an underside center dot, for drummers who want controlled sustain without extra dampening on the drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio dates where long tom ring fights the mix
- Loud rooms where a bare head washes out
- Drummers who dislike taping gels onto every tom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting open, singing, long-sustaining toms
- Jazz drummers chasing a thin, sensitive, resonant head
- Anyone needing a bright, clear surface for brushes
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
Coated surface
Textured rather than clear. Warmer attack, less glassy top end, and it takes brushes.
Detail 03
12 inch
This is the head diameter, matching a 12 inch tom shell. It is not the drum's depth.
Detail 04
Center dot construction
Reinforces exactly where sticks land, which controls overtones and adds durability at the impact point.
Detail 05
Tom batter head
Meant for the top of a rack tom. It is not a resonant head or a snare replacement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. No hoop, tension rods or drum key are included.
- 02Measure the shell, not the old head, and confirm 12 inches.
- 03Expect to retune over the first few sessions as the head settles.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the black dot go up or down?
Down, facing into the drum. The dot is on the underside so the stick surface stays smooth and the dot cannot wear away.
02Will this fit my 12 inch tom?
Yes, if the shell measures 12 inches across. Drum head sizes refer to shell diameter, not depth.
03Coated or clear for toms?
Coated gives a warmer attack with less high-end glare. Clear is brighter and more cutting. This one is coated.
04Do I still need moongel with this?
Usually not. The underside dot already tames overtones, which is the point of the design.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
