Detail 01
Pinstripe two-ply construction
Two plies with a damping agent between the outer edges. Kills overtones at the source, so no external muffling needed.
Product detailSKU #1274034490688
RemoEbony Pinstripe Tom Head 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
16 in. 2-ply tom batter with a black finish and built-in ring damping. For drummers wanting short, fat toms with minimal overtones.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal players wanting punchy toms with controlled decay
- Recording sessions where ringy toms fight the mix
- Hard hitters who go through single-ply heads
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting open, singing tom sustain
- Brush work — the smooth surface offers no grab
- Anyone tuning high for maximum resonance
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
Same 2-ply build as clear Pinstripe with a black finish. Visual difference, plus slightly darker attack.
Detail 03
16 in. tom size
Floor tom range. Pinstripe damping keeps a big 16 from booming uncontrolled at low tunings.
Detail 04
Batter head
Playing side only. The resonant bottom head is a separate purchase and stays thinner.
Detail 05
2-ply thickness
Noticeably more dent resistant than a single-ply head. Longer life under heavy sticking.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. Resonant side is sold separately.
- 02Do not add moongel or tape at first — the head is already damped.
- 03Tune it lower than a single-ply head; it does not like high tension.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is Pinstripe different from a standard 2-ply head?
The two plies are free-floating with a damping agent between them at the outer edge. That removes overtones without muffling the center.
02Does the black film sound different from clear Pinstripe?
Very close. Same 2-ply damped construction. The black film reads slightly darker in attack; the big difference is visual.
03Do I still need moongel or tape?
Usually not. The built-in edge damping already shortens sustain. Add muffling only if the drum still rings after tuning.
04What tuning works best?
Low to medium. Pinstripe heads give their fat, punchy character at lower tension and lose their advantage tuned high.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
