Detail 01
Pinstripe two-ply design
Two films with a damping agent between them at the edge. Kills overtones at the source, so no external muffling needed.
Product detailSKU #1274034490882
RemoEbony Pinstripe Tom Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch black two-ply tom batter head with Remo's Pinstripe damping. For drummers who want a fat, short tom note without taping the head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and pop drummers wanting controlled toms with little ring
- Recording sessions where overtones muddy the tom tracks
- Anyone currently taping gels or moongel onto their toms
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting long, open, singing tom sustain
- Drummers who like a bright, sensitive single-ply response
- Snare or bass drum replacement — this is a tom head
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
Ebony black film
Opaque black plastic. Slightly darker and drier than clear film, and it hides the inside of the shell.
Detail 03
14-inch size
Matches a 14-inch tom shell. Common floor tom size on many kits, and a hanging tom size on larger setups.
Detail 04
Batter head
Goes on the top, stick side. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase and tunes independently.
Detail 05
Two-ply thickness
Takes harder hitting than single-ply and dents less, at the cost of stick sensitivity for quiet playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no tuning key, tension rods, or hoop included
- 02Measure your shell diameter; 14-inch toms and 14-inch snares differ in depth, not head size
- 03Seat and tension the head evenly in a star pattern after mounting
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it sound different from the clear Pinstripe?
Slightly. Same two-ply damped construction, but the black film reads a touch darker and drier. The difference is smaller than a tuning change.
02Will this fit a 14-inch snare drum?
It will physically fit a 14-inch snare, but it is built as a tom batter. Two-ply thickness dulls snare response and rimshot crack.
03Do I still need muffling?
Usually not. The damping ring between plies handles most overtone ring, which is the reason to pick Pinstripe over an undamped head.
04How long will it last?
Two-ply heads outlast single-ply under heavy playing. Replace when it dents, loses pitch, or stops holding tuning.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
