Detail 01
16 in.
Fits a 16-inch bass drum only. Common on compact and jazz kits, not standard rock sizes.
Product detailSKU #1315669883526
RemoPowerstroke 3 Clear Bass Drum Head With Impact Patch - 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single-ply clear bass drum head with an impact patch, sized for a 16-inch kick. For compact kits and small bass drums needing a focused, controlled tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small jazz, bop, or cocktail kits with a 16-inch kick
- Adding attack to a compact drum that lacks low end
- Replacing a worn head on a 16-inch bass drum
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard 20-, 22-, or 24-inch kick drums
- Drummers wanting a fully open, undamped kick sound
- Anyone needing a resonant front head with a port
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
Powerstroke 3
Single-ply with an underside muffling ring at the edge. Trims ring while keeping more openness than a two-ply head.
Detail 03
Impact patch
Extra film at the beater strike zone. Extends head life and firms up the attack.
Detail 04
Clear film
Brighter, more defined attack than coated. Reads well on a small drum that can sound thin.
Detail 05
Batter head
Goes on the pedal side. Not a substitute for the front resonant head.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell — 16-inch heads do not fit 18- or 20-inch kicks
- 02Single head only; no resonant head or muffling included
- 03Small kicks tune tight; a drum key is required and not included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on a floor tom converted to a kick?
Yes, if that drum is 16 inches. Many converted floor toms are exactly this size, and this head is made for a bass drum batter position.
02How is Powerstroke 3 different from Powerstroke 4?
The 3 is single-ply with an edge muffling ring — more open and resonant. The 4 is two-ply with more damping and a fatter, shorter note.
03Does it come with the beater patch attached?
Yes. The impact patch is part of the head at the strike point.
04Do I need to muffle a 16-inch kick with this head?
Often not. The built-in ring handles most overtones on a drum this small.
