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Powerstroke 3 damping ring
An underlay ring around the edge kills high overtones at the source. You get a focused note without taping the head.
Product detailSKU #1274034490807
RemoPowerstroke 3 Coated Batter Head 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch coated single-ply head with a built-in damping ring. For floor toms that need a focused note without tape or muffling gear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms that boom or ring past the beat
- Players who want brush response with controlled sustain
- Live gigs where an open floor tom washes into the mix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who want the longest possible floor tom sustain
- Heavy hitters who repeatedly dent single-ply heads
- Anyone needing a clear head for maximum attack and brightness
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
Single ply
One layer of film, so the head still opens up and speaks easily at low volume. Less dent resistance than a two-ply head.
Detail 03
Coated surface
Textured spray warms the tone and gives brushes something to catch. Also softens stick attack slightly compared to clear film.
Detail 04
Batter head
Mounts on the struck side. The resonant head underneath is separate and largely sets how long the note decays.
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16 in.
Sized to the shell diameter. A 16-inch floor tom is the usual home, though it also fits a 16-inch bass drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single head in the pack. No key, no resonant head, no muffling accessories.
- 02The damping ring is already built in. Adding tape will choke the drum.
- 03Measure the shell diameter before ordering, not the old head's rim.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I still need a muffling ring or tape?
No. The damping ring is built into the underside of the head. Most drummers find it enough on its own, and extra tape usually deadens the drum too far.
02Can I use this on a bass drum?
Yes, on a 16-inch bass drum. The built-in damping is the same feature that makes Powerstroke heads common on kick drums.
03How does it compare to a plain coated single-ply?
Same basic film and feel under the stick, but the edge ring cuts the ring-out. Shorter sustain, tighter note, easier to tune.
04Will it hold up to hard hitting?
It is single ply, so it dents faster than a two-ply head. Heavy hitters should expect to replace it more often.
