Detail 01
Powerstroke 3 edge ring
An underside ring at the perimeter tames overtones while leaving the center of the head open and lively.
Product detailSKU #1274034491319
RemoPowerstroke 3 Coated Batter Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch coated batter head with edge damping. Focused attack and controlled ring, for a snare or floor tom that rings too long.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Snare drums with too much edge ring under a mic
- Floor toms that need focus without losing body
- Live playing where every overtone gets picked up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who want maximum open ring and long sustain
- Very heavy hitters who go through thinner heads fast
- Snare-side use — this is a top-side batter head
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
Edge-only damping
You keep stick definition and rimshot crack. Only the ring drops, not the attack.
Detail 03
Coated finish
Warms the attack and takes brushes. Drier and softer on top than the clear version.
Detail 04
Batter head
Mounts on the hitting side. It will not work as a thin snare-side resonant head.
Detail 05
14 in.
Standard snare diameter and a common tom size. Measure the shell across the top, not the hoop.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No snare wires, drum key, or hoop included.
- 02Detune fully, wipe the bearing edge, then tension in a star pattern.
- 03New heads stretch — retune after the first session.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for a snare or a tom?
Either, as long as the drum is 14 inches. On a snare it cuts edge ring while keeping crack. On a tom it shortens sustain and tightens the note.
02Coated or clear Powerstroke 3?
Coated is warmer, softer in the attack, and works with brushes. Clear is brighter with more attack. The damping ring behaves the same on both.
03Does it need extra muffling?
Usually not. The built-in ring handles most edge overtones. Add a small piece of tape only if one specific note lingers.
04Will it fit a piccolo or a deep snare?
Yes. Only the diameter matters for fit. Shell depth changes tuning and tone, not whether the head seats.
