Detail 01
Powerstroke 3
An underside dampening ring at the edge. Kills flabby overtones and shortens sustain without external muffling.
Product detailSKU #1274034490990
RemoPowerstroke 3 Simulated Calfskin Fiberskyn FA Bass Drum Head 20 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch bass drum batter with a textured calfskin-look film and a built-in muffling ring. Warm, dry, low sustain out of the bag.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz and roots players wanting a vintage, thumpy bass drum
- Drummers who want muffling without stuffing pillows in the shell
- Bebop and 20-inch kits used in acoustic or lightly miked rooms
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a hard, clicky modern rock attack
- Bass drums other than 20 inch
- Anyone who wants a bright, open, long-decaying kick
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
Fiberskyn film
Textured, calfskin-look surface. Warmer and drier than a smooth film, with softer beater attack.
Detail 03
FA (no port hole)
Solid head — no pre-cut mic hole. Cutting one yourself is possible but not reversible.
Detail 04
20 in. size
Common on jazz, bebop and compact kits. Less low-end volume than a 22, tighter and faster response.
Detail 05
Batter head
Goes on the beater side. The front resonant head is a separate item.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Front resonant head not included — this is the beater side only
- 02No port hole, so close-miking means cutting the head or the front head
- 03Felt beaters suit this head; hard plastic beaters will mark the textured film
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with a hole for a microphone?
No. The FA version is solid. Any port has to be cut in, usually in the front resonant head instead.
02Do I still need a muffling pillow?
Usually not. The built-in dampening ring already shortens sustain. Add a pillow only if you want it even drier.
03Will this fit a 22-inch kick?
No. Bass drum heads are sized to the shell diameter. A 20-inch head will not fit a 22-inch drum.
04What beater should I use?
Felt pairs well with the textured film and warm voice. Hard plastic or wood beaters wear the Fiberskyn surface faster.
