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RemoPinstripe Coated Drum Head 14 in.

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Remo Pinstripe Coated Drum Head 14 in.

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Coated 14-inch Pinstripe. Two plies with a damping ring, so it is a low-sustain, fat-sounding head for a rack tom or snare batter.

Remo Pinstripe Coated Drum Head 14 in. product detail
Product studyRemo Pinstripe Coated Drum Head 14 in.

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Cutting ring on a 14-inch tom without taping or gels
  • Loud rock or live playing where toms wash out
  • Drummers who want brush texture plus built-in damping

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Jazz players wanting open, singing tom sustain
  • Anyone chasing maximum stick rebound and sensitivity
  • Drums that are not 14 inch

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 01

Pinstripe construction

Two free-floating plies with damping agent between the edges. Kills overtones at the source, so no external muffling needed.

Detail 02

Coated surface

Textured white finish. Works with brushes and takes a little more high end off than clear.

Detail 03

Two-ply

Thicker and more durable than single-ply, with lower pitch, shorter decay, and less stick response.

Detail 04

14 in.

Fits a 14-inch rack or floor tom, or works as a snare batter if you want a very controlled sound.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01One head only — no hoop, tension rods, or drum key included
  2. 02Two-ply heads sit lower in pitch; expect to retune the whole kit
  3. 03Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop or the old head's label

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I use this on a snare drum?

Yes, as a batter on a 14-inch snare. It is thick and damped, so the sound is fat and dry with less sensitivity for ghost notes.

02Do I still need moongel or tape?

Usually not. The damping is built into the head, which is the point of the Pinstripe design.

03Coated or clear — what changes?

Coated has a textured surface, so brushes work and the attack is slightly warmer. Clear is a bit brighter and more open.

04How long will it last?

Two plies take more abuse than single-ply, so hard hitters get noticeably more life out of it.

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