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Powerstroke 3
An underlay ring around the edge damps overtones without external muffling. Focused attack, shorter decay.
Product detailSKU #1274034490623
RemoPowerstroke 3 Clear Batter Drum Head 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Clear batter head with a built-in muffling ring, 13 inch. For toms that ring too long or need a focused, controlled note.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Taming an overly ringy 13 inch rack tom
- Recording sessions where sustain needs controlling
- Live playing where a focused tom note cuts better
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum open sustain from their toms
- Anyone wanting a coated surface for brush work
- Drummers needing snare-side or resonant heads
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.
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Clear film
Brighter and more attack-forward than coated. No texture, so brushes will not read on it.
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Single ply with underlay
Retains single-ply sensitivity in the center while the edge ring controls ring and pitch bend.
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Batter head
The head you strike, mounted on top. Resonant head is separate.
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13 in.
Fits a 13 inch tom shell. Also a common size for smaller rack toms and some snares.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only — no resonant head, tuning key or hardware
- 02Muffling is built in; extra gels or rings will over-choke it
- 03Measure the shell, not the hoop, to confirm 13 inch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the Powerstroke ring actually do?
It is an underlay of film around the outer edge. It damps edge overtones so the note focuses faster and rings less, without muting the center.
02Powerstroke 3 or a standard Ambassador?
Ambassador is open and resonant. Powerstroke 3 trims sustain and focuses the attack. Choose Powerstroke 3 if your toms ring too long.
03Will I still need moongel with this?
Usually not. The built-in ring already cuts overtones. Adding external damping on top tends to kill the tone entirely.
04Can I use this on a 13 inch snare?
It fits. The muffling ring reduces snare sensitivity and ring, so it plays drier than a typical snare batter.
