Detail 01
Powerstroke 3 design
An underside dampening ring at the edge kills ring and shortens decay, so you often need no pillow inside the drum.
Product detailSKU #1274034490676
RemoPowerstroke 3 Black Suede Bass Batter Bass Drum Head 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22" black-finish kick batter head with built-in edge muffling. For players who want a short, focused thump and a dark-looking kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard 22" kick drums needing controlled low end
- Rock, pop, and recording gigs wanting a tight, punchy note
- Kits where an all-black front look matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting long, open, boomy sustain
- Jazz players after a resonant, singing kick
- Any kick that is not 22 inches
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
Black Suede finish
Textured matte black surface. Slightly warmer and less bright than a clear head, with a non-glare look under lights.
Detail 03
Batter head
Goes on the side the pedal strikes. This is not a front head — no port, and it takes beater impact.
Detail 04
22 in. diameter
Fits a 22" kick shell, the most common size on rock and general-purpose kits.
Detail 05
Single-ply with control ring
Keeps the feel of a single ply under the beater while the ring does the dampening, rather than adding overall thickness.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No beater patch is included with all heads — add one to prevent wear-through
- 02Muffling pillow, mounts, and hoops not included
- 03Detune fully, seat the head evenly, then tune just above wrinkle-free for the deepest note
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a pillow inside the drum?
Often not. The Powerstroke 3 dampening ring already shortens sustain. Add light muffling only if you want an even deader note.
02Can I use this as a front head?
It is designed as a batter head for the beater side. Using it on the front means no port hole and no mic access.
03Will it wear out from the beater?
Any batter head wears at the impact point. A stick-on beater patch spreads the impact and extends head life considerably.
04Is black suede just a color change?
No. The textured suede surface is slightly warmer and less bright than a clear head, alongside the matte black look.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
