Detail 01
Smooth white finish
White film with no coating texture. Brighter and more open than a coated head, and brushes will not grip it.
Product detailSKU #1274034490612
RemoSmooth White Ambassador Batter Drumhead 16 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
16 in. Remo Ambassador batter head in smooth white. Single-ply, uncoated surface — a standard replacement top head for a 16 in. floor tom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn batter on a 16 in. floor tom
- Players wanting more attack and sustain than a coated head
- Stick playing where a smooth surface is fine
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Brush players, who need coated texture to get any sound
- Heavy hitters needing two-ply durability
- Anyone wanting a damped, controlled low tom
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
Ambassador weight
Single ply, medium thickness. Remo's standard general-purpose head — sensitive and resonant, less durable than a two-ply.
Detail 03
Batter head
Built for the struck side. Thicker than a resonant head, which is why it holds up to sticks.
Detail 04
16 in. diameter
Floor tom territory. Sized by shell diameter — drum depth has no bearing on which head fits.
Detail 05
White rather than clear
Opaque film looks like a coated head from the audience but plays and sounds like a smooth one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure across the shell, not over the hoop or old rim
- 02Head only. Tuning key, hoop and hardware not included
- 03Large heads take longer to seat — retune after the first session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will brushes work on this head?
No. Brushes need the texture of a coated head to produce sound. A smooth white surface gives almost nothing under a brush sweep.
02What is the difference from a clear Ambassador?
Same single-ply weight and construction. The white film is opaque rather than transparent, which slightly tames the very top end.
03What drum is a 16 in. head for?
Most often a 16 in. floor tom. Fit is determined by shell diameter alone — measure the shell across the top, not the hoop.
04Does it need muffling?
A single-ply 16 in. head is open and sustains a long time. Many players add a small dampener or ring if the room is live.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
