Detail 01
Two-ply Emperor construction
Two film layers cut sustain and high overtones, add midrange thickness, and survive harder stick work than single-ply.
Product detailSKU #1274034490533
RemoSmooth White Emperor Drum Heads 13 in. White
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 13-inch two-ply Emperor batter head with a smooth white coating. For a rack tom or snare that needs more body and less ring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rack toms that ring too long in a live room
- Players who hit hard and blow through single-ply heads
- Rock and pop kits wanting fatter, shorter tom notes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players wanting open, sustaining, sensitive toms
- Anyone needing a brush-playable coated surface
- Drums other than 13 in. — head size must match shell size
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 finish
Opaque look with a slick surface. Brushes will not grab it the way a coated head does.
Detail 03
13 in. size
Fits a 13-inch drum only. Measure the shell diameter, not the hoop or the old head's outer ring.
Detail 04
Batter head
This is the top, stick-side head. It does not replace a bottom resonant head.
Detail 05
$31.99 single head
One head, not a pack. Re-heading a full kit means buying one per drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single head only — no resonant head, no tuning key, no drum
- 02Measure your shell diameter before ordering; 13 in. is not adjustable
- 03Expect to retune over a few days as a new head settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a snare drum?
Yes, on a 13-inch snare. The two-ply build gives a thicker, drier crack with less ring, though it reduces sensitivity to light ghost notes compared to a single-ply head.
02Is the smooth white the same as coated?
No. Smooth white is an unroughened opaque surface. Coated heads have a textured spray that brushes catch on and that damps a little more high end.
03Will this fit a 13-inch tom and a 13-inch snare?
Yes, both. Head size follows shell diameter, not drum type. Any 13-inch drum takes a 13-inch batter head.
04How long will it last compared to a single-ply head?
Longer under heavy playing. The second ply absorbs stick impact, so dents and breakthroughs take more hours to develop.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
