Detail 01
Powerstroke 3
A muffling ring on the underside of the edge. Cuts overtones and shortens sustain without external damping.
Product detailSKU #1274034491242
RemoPowerstroke 3 Black Suede Bass Batter Bass Drum Head 24 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 24-inch bass drum batter head from Remo's Powerstroke 3 line, with a black suede finish. For drummers wanting a controlled, pre-dampened kick sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live rock or pop kits needing a short, punchy kick
- Drummers who want thump without stuffing pillows inside
- Replacing a worn batter head on a 24-inch kick
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting an open, resonant, long-sustaining bass drum
- Anyone needing the front/resonant head — this is the beater side
- Kicks smaller than 24 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
Bass batter
Mounts on the beater side, not the front. It takes the pedal impact, so it wears fastest.
Detail 03
24 in.
Sized for a 24-inch kick only. Head diameters are not adjustable — measure the shell, not the old hoop.
Detail 04
Black Suede finish
Matte, non-glossy surface. Less stage glare than clear or white heads and a slightly warmer attack.
Detail 05
Single head, no port
No pre-cut hole. If you mic through the head, you're cutting it yourself or porting the front instead.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no beater, no muffling pillow, no tuning key
- 02Measure the shell diameter, not the old head's printed size
- 03Seat and tune evenly after mounting; new heads stretch and drop pitch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this go on the front or the back of the bass drum?
The back — the beater side. It's a batter head. If you want the front head that faces the audience, you need a resonant bass head instead.
02Do I still need a pillow inside the drum?
Usually less of one. The built-in muffle ring already shortens sustain, so many drummers use a small towel or nothing at all.
03Will it fit a 22-inch kick?
No. Bass drum heads are diameter-specific. A 24-inch head will not tension properly on a 22-inch shell.
04Is the suede finish more durable than clear?
It's a matte textured surface rather than a reinforced one. Expect wear at the beater spot like any batter head; a beater patch helps.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
