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Powerstroke 3
An underlay ring at the edge damps overtones and shortens sustain, so the note dies quickly on its own.
Product detailSKU #1274034491268
RemoPowerstroke 3 Coated Bass Drum Head 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated two-ply bass drum head with an internal muffling ring, 18 inches. For kick drums needing a short, controlled note with no external damping.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 18-inch bass drums in jazz, small-club or bebop kits
- Players who want built-in muffling instead of pillows or blankets
- Miked kick drums where a short decay keeps the mix clean
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers chasing a long, open, resonant kick note
- Anyone with a 20, 22 or 24-inch bass drum
- Players wanting a bright, cutting clear-head attack
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
Coated
The textured coating warms the attack and takes off some high-end edge compared to a clear head.
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18 in.
Matches an 18-inch bass drum only. Head size is the drum's diameter, not the shell depth.
Detail 04
Bass drum head
Built for kick tension and beater impact, not a tom or snare substitute.
Detail 05
Two-ply build
More mass and durability than single-ply, with a darker, fatter tone and less ring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the drum's rim-to-rim diameter, not the old head's printed size
- 02No hoop, mounting hardware or muffling pillow included
- 03Decide batter or resonant side before ordering — this is one head
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I still need a pillow inside the drum?
Usually not. The Powerstroke 3's built-in damping ring already shortens the note. Add internal muffling only if you want an even drier, deader thud.
02Will this fit a 20-inch bass drum?
No. This is 18 inches and only fits an 18-inch bass drum. Head sizes are not adjustable.
03Coated or clear for bass drum?
Coated gives a warmer, softer attack. Clear is brighter with more click. Coated suits jazz and lower-volume playing better.
04Can I use it as a resonant front head?
Yes, though it has no port hole cut. You would need to cut one yourself for miking.
