Detail 01
16 in.
Fits a 16 in. shell. That covers small bass drums and standard floor toms, but not a full-size kick.
Product detailSKU #1274034491283
RemoFiberSkyn Ambassador Batter Drum Head 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch FiberSkyn batter head from Remo's Ambassador line. A replacement head for a 16 in. drum, whether bass drum or floor tom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn batter head on a 16 in. drum
- Compact or cocktail kits using a 16 in. bass drum
- Drummers wanting a textured, non-plastic-looking head surface
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard 20 or 22 in. bass drums
- Players needing a front resonant bass drum head with a port
- Anyone hitting hard who wants the heaviest available 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
Batter head
The head you strike, whether by pedal beater or stick. Front bass drum heads are a different part.
Detail 03
FiberSkyn film
A textured surface with a calfskin-like look and feel, rather than the smooth plastic of a clear head.
Detail 04
Ambassador weight
Remo's medium single-ply tier. Lighter and more open than their heavier double-ply heads.
Detail 05
Under $40
Normal replacement-head cost. Heads wear out, so treat this as a recurring expense, not a one-time upgrade.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No hoop, tension rods, pedal, or muffling included
- 02Confirm your shell is 16 in. across, not the rim
- 03A pedal beater will wear the strike point faster than sticks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 16 inch floor tom?
Yes. Head sizes match shell diameter, so a 16 in. floor tom and a 16 in. bass drum both take this head.
02Is this a front or batter head?
Batter. It goes on the side you strike. A front bass drum head, ported or not, is a separate purchase.
03What does FiberSkyn mean?
It's Remo's textured film with a calfskin-like surface and appearance, instead of the smooth plastic finish of a clear head.
04How long will it last?
Depends entirely on how hard and how often you play. Under a pedal beater, the strike point wears well before the rest of the head.
