Detail 01
More than 70% volume reduction
It is intended to substantially lower practice volume compared with a standard single-ply head.
Product detailSKU #1375376949890
RemoSilentstroke Drum Head 12 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 12-inch Silentstroke head gives a drum a mesh playing surface for reduced-volume practice. Remo says the Silentstroke design cuts level by more than 70 percent against a standard single-ply head while retaining a springy response. Its open mesh also allows the drum shell’s own tonality to come through, so it keeps the work on the drum rather than moving practice to a rubber pad. The mesh is described as durable, pliable, tear-resistant, and made for regular practice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Practicing on a 12-inch drum in apartments, townhomes, or other shared spaces.
- Building stick technique and muscle memory on a full kit at reduced volume.
- Keeping performance drum heads off the kit during routine practice sessions.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need standard single-ply drumhead volume for the session.
- Drums that require a head size other than 12 inches.
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
Open mesh
The construction allows the drum shell’s tonality to resonate.
Detail 03
Pliable, tear-resistant mesh
The material is designed to handle regular practice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the drum requires a 12-inch head.
- 02The Silentstroke range is available from 6 to 24 inches if a different diameter is needed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much does it reduce volume?
Remo states a reduction of more than 70 percent compared with a standard single-ply drumhead.
02Does the mesh affect shell resonance?
Its open mesh construction allows the drum shell’s tonality to resonate.
03Is it intended to replace rubber practice pads?
Yes. The series was developed as an alternative to rubber pads for quieter drumming with a springy response.
