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Powerstroke 3 design
An underlay ring at the edge kills overtones at the source, so you need less internal muffling.
Product detailSKU #1274034490663
RemoPowerstroke 3 Fiberskyn Thin Bass Drum Heads 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch bass drum head with a Fiberskyn surface and built-in edge dampening. For bop and small-kit players chasing a dry, vintage thump.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 18-inch bop or jazz kits needing a short, controlled note
- Players who want warmth without stuffing pillows in the drum
- Low-volume rooms, brushes, upright bass gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock players wanting a bright, cutting attack
- Anyone whose bass drum is not 18 inches
- Players who prefer a wide-open, resonant boom
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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Fiberskyn surface
Textured synthetic with a calfskin look and a darker, softer attack than a plain coated head.
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Thin film
Thinner ply responds to lighter foot technique and gives more tone, less pure smack.
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18 in. size
Matches an 18-inch bass drum shell diameter, not the hoop measurement. Measure the shell if unsure.
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Single head, no hoop
Just the head. Your existing bass drum hoop, claws and T-rods get reused.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head only. No hoop, claws, tension rods, patch or muffling pillow included.
- 02Add a separate impact patch if you use a wood or plastic beater.
- 03Seat and detension the head, then bring it up evenly across all lugs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a batter head or a front head?
It is built as a batter head. The dampening ring and Fiberskyn surface are meant to take beater contact.
02Do I still need a pillow inside the drum?
Usually less of one. The edge ring already shortens the note. Start with no muffling and add a small towel only if it rings too long.
03Will it fit a 20-inch bass drum?
No. Drum heads are sized to the shell diameter. An 18-inch head only fits an 18-inch bass drum.
04Does it come with a beater patch?
No. Buy an impact patch separately, especially with a hard beater, or the film wears through at the strike point.
