Detail 01
Single-ply Ambassador weight
Thinner than 2-ply heads. More overtones and sustain, brighter attack, less dent resistance under hard sticking.
Product detailSKU #1274034490686
RemoSmooth White Ambassador Batter Drumhead 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Standard single-ply 18 in. batter head for a floor tom. The default choice when you want open, resonant tom sound with long sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players replacing a worn 18 in. floor tom batter head
- Open, ringing tom tone in jazz or classic rock
- Drummers who tune low and want sustain
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy hitters who dent thin single-ply heads quickly
- Players wanting short, controlled, muffled tom decay
- Anyone needing a 18 in. bass drum head — this is a tom batter
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
Smooth White coating
Slight surface texture warms the attack and tames some high overtones versus a clear head. Also takes brushes.
Detail 03
18 in. size
Floor tom territory. Measure the drum shell diameter, not the old head's printed size, before ordering.
Detail 04
Batter head, not resonant
Goes on the top playing side. The thinner bottom head is a separate purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only. Resonant side head is sold separately.
- 02Budget an hour for seating and tuning a fresh head evenly.
- 03Coating wears where sticks strike; that is normal, not a defect.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for the top or bottom of the tom?
Top. It is a batter head, meant for the playing side. Bottom resonant heads are thinner and sold separately.
02Will it fit an 18 in. bass drum?
It is sized 18 in. but built as a tom batter. A bass drum takes more beater impact than a single-ply head is meant to handle.
03Coated or clear — what is the difference here?
This is coated. Coated heads sound slightly warmer with a softer attack and fewer high overtones. Clear heads are brighter with more sustain.
04Can I use brushes on it?
Yes. The coated surface gives brushes something to grab, unlike a clear head.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
