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Two-ply construction
Two film layers absorb some overtones and take harder hits before denting or splitting.
Product detailSKU #1274034491381
RemoWeather King Clear Emperor Batter Drum Head 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-ply clear batter head for an 18-inch floor tom. Built for drummers who hit hard and want a controlled, durable head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Floor toms on kits played loud, live or in rehearsal
- Drummers who dent or break single-ply heads
- Replacing a worn batter head on an 18-inch shell
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting maximum open sustain and ring
- Anyone whose floor tom is not 18 inches
- Someone needing a resonant (bottom) head instead
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.
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Clear film
Brighter and more attack-forward than a coated head, with less stick friction.
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Batter head
This is the top head you strike. It will not work as a bottom resonant head.
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18 in. size
Matches an 18-inch shell diameter, measured across the shell itself, not the old head's hoop.
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Weather King film
Mylar film holds tuning through humidity and temperature swings on stage or in a garage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure the shell diameter, not the rim, before ordering
- 02One head only — no hoop, lugs, or tension rods included
- 03You need a drum key to seat and tune it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the top or bottom head?
Top. It is a batter head, meant to be struck. Bottom resonant heads are a separate, thinner product.
02Will it fit my 18-inch bass drum?
It is sized for 18-inch shells, but it is built as a tom batter. For a bass drum, look at a dedicated bass drum head.
03How does clear compare to coated?
Clear is brighter with more attack and less stick drag. Coated is warmer and works with brushes.
04Do I need any tools?
A drum key to remove the old head and tension the new one evenly. Nothing else.
