Detail 01
28 in.
The low drum in a standard set. Size must match the kettle exactly; timpani heads have no tolerance for close-enough.
Product detailSKU #1274034491128
RemoRenaissance Hazy Timpani Drum Heads 28 in., Steel Insert Ring
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 28 in. hazy timpani head with a steel insert ring. For a player or ensemble re-heading the low drum of a timpani set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestras and universities re-heading a 28 in. kettle
- Players who want a translucent, non-coated timpani surface
- Replacing a head that no longer holds pitch across the pedal range
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set or marching players — this fits nothing but timpani
- Kettles that are 26, 29, or any size other than 28 in.
- Anyone wanting a clear, glassy plastic timpani sound
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
Steel insert ring
The film is set into a steel ring that seats in the counterhoop, keeping tension even across a wide span.
Detail 03
Hazy film
Translucent rather than clear or coated — a warmer, less glassy attack with the stick sound rounded off.
Detail 04
Timpani head
Pedal tuning stretches one head across a whole pitch range, so evenness matters far more than on a tom.
Detail 05
$202.99
That price is one head for one kettle. Re-heading a set of four is four purchases.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your timpani accepts a 28 in. insert-ring head before ordering — mounting differs by maker
- 02Budget an hour: clearing, seating, and tensioning a head this size is slow
- 03Expect pitch to drift for the first few days as the film settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need the 28 in.?
Measure the kettle rim, or check the size stamped by the maker. Timpani sets are usually sized by drum, so the low drum is often the 28 or 29.
02Does the steel ring come with it?
Yes. The film is already mounted in the steel insert ring — that is how it is built, not a separate part.
03Will it fit any brand of 28 in. timpano?
Not automatically. Insert-ring mounting varies between makers, so check your instrument's head requirement against this before ordering.
04What does hazy mean versus clear?
Hazy film is translucent rather than fully transparent. It takes some edge off the stick attack and gives a rounder tone than a clear head.
