Detail 01
Resonant head
Goes on the front of the kick, away from the pedal. Shapes sustain and projection, not attack feel.

Independent shopping perspective
18-inch resonant (front) bass drum head with a black finish and Powerstroke 3 damping. For kick drums needing a controlled, focused front side.

Strong match
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What matters in use
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 01
Goes on the front of the kick, away from the pedal. Shapes sustain and projection, not attack feel.
Detail 02
Built-in damping at the edge trims overtones, so the drum needs less internal muffling.
Detail 03
Fits an 18-inch kick only. Head size matches the drum's diameter, not the hoop.
Detail 04
Black film. Slightly darker tone than clear, and hides marks on a front-facing head.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The front. It faces the audience and controls sustain and projection. The batter head is the one your pedal strikes.
No. It ships solid. Cut a port yourself if you need mic placement or want a drier sound.
No. It fits an 18-inch bass drum only.
Usually less. The Powerstroke 3 edge damping already cuts overtones, so a pillow or blanket may be unnecessary.
Reference
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