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Snare drums have two batter heads: one upper head and one at the bottom. Snare drum batter heads are used for the top of the snare drum. The batter head is the head that you strike with drum sticks and can be single-layered or double-layered. Single ply snare drum batter heads have a lively sound and a sensitive response, whereas double-ply heads (which have a longer lifespan) produce a much fatter sound with a more audible attack and shorter sustain. Besides batter heads, we also offer resonant heads. There are various factors that affect the sound of a batter head. You can reduce unwanted overtones with a dampening ring, tape or a small damper pad. Some drumheads even have a dot placed in the middle which eliminates unwanted resonance and overtones. Coated drum heads produce a warmer sound and their surfaces work nicely with brushes. Finally, you can tune the drumhead completely by ear or in with the help of a drum tuner.
Remo's coated Pinstripe drumheads pack a powerful low-end punch and ample mids. Made of two 7mil films of mylar, this 15-inch model delivers a warm, deep and focussed sound and a fast attack.
Remo's Powerstroke 77 Colortone Purple snare drum batter head has a diameter of 14 inches and is made of two plies of 7-mil film with a 5-mil dot on top and a 7-mil damping ring on the bottom for a powerful, focused attack.
Your choice of drumhead determines the sound of your kit. If you're looking for a heavier, darker sound, then look no further than the 12" Powerstroke 4 by Remo.
Constructed from treated Ply-Spun film, the Remo SK-0014-00 Skyntone drumhead replicates the warm, old-school sound of calfskin. This 14 inch edition can be installed as a snare batter head.
When manufacturers add an 'X' to the name of a new bit of kit, it's safe to assume there's something special about it. In the case of this 14-inch Remo Powerstroke X drumhead, it's coated mylar combined with a 2mil inlay ring to guarantee masses of control.
The Evans ST drumheads have been developed for high-precision snare work. This 14-inch head responds to every strike with fat and punching presence.
Evans have granted this Genera HD Dry double-ply drumhead a 2mil damping ring to counter unwanted overtones and frequencies and leave nothing but a fat sound and a controlled sustain.
All Remo Coated Emperor Series drumheads pack a bright sound and a medium sustain, making this 14" double-ply model perfect for styles like pop, rock and R&B.
This 14-inch coated Ambassador is simply a great all-round drumhead for your tom or snare. It has a single ply of 0.254mm-thick Mylar, producing an open, resonant sound with a warm attack.
<p>This Evans B14DRY 14 inch Genera Dry snare drumhead features a single 10mil ply with a 2mil control ring on the underside, which eliminates overtones and provides an excellent sustain.</p>
The Remo Controlled Sound is ideal for your snare drum because it keeps your sound centred and keeps unwanted resonance at bay.
Beat your heart out with the coated CX-0114-10, the largest of the Controlled Sound X drum heads by Remo. This 14" batter head has a Reverse Dot for optimal colour balance and durability.
Gain full control over your snare sound with the 13 inch Remo CS-0113-10 Controlled Sound Coated drumhead. This single-ply batter head features an overtone-countering black dot and the focussed mid-range of a coated finish.
Constructed from two plies of 7mil film with a thin layer of oil in between, this Evans Hydraulic Red batter head is compatible with 14-inch snares and delivers a deep and focussed, seventies-rock-style sound.
This 14-inch Remo Powerstroke 77 batter head for tom or snare has incredible response from the edge to the centre, and a Clear Centre Dot for extra durability.
The Boston 9214-C1 Professional Clear Drumhead features a 14 inch diameter and is 10 mil thick, supporting stable tuning and a clear attack.
Designed to deliver sublime quality of sound, Remo Diplomat drumheads guarantee a clear attack, excellent resonance and enhanced sustain. The Remo M5-0114-00 Diplomat batter head is compatible with any 14 inch snare or tom.
This Vintage Ambassador Coated drumhead has the clear mid-range of a dual ply construction. By combining a 1.5 mil and 3 mil layer, this batter head has the sensitivity of a Diplomat head, the range of an Emperor head and the durability of an Ambassador head.
The Ambassador series sets a good standard for both live performances and recording applications. This coated 13-inch batter head has an open, resonant sound with a warm attack and a great, all-round character.
When you want the very best drumhead around, then the coated Remo Powerstroke 4 is your best choice. It's actually a double version of the Powerstroke 3, but with an extra Mylar layer for the hardest hits.
Designed to deliver subtle attack full of carefully boosted lows and mids, Remo's Coated PowerStroke 3 single-ply 10mil drumheads all feature an inlay ring for excellent balance between tone control and response. This is the 13-inch batter head for toms and snares.
The Remo Emperor X Coated snare heads are some of the most durable on the planet. A definite must-have for heavy-hitters, this dual-ply 13 inch drumhead features an overtone focussing black dot to back up a warm response.
This Evans B14GEN 14-inch Genera Dry snare drumhead features a single 10mil ply with a 2mil control ring on the underside, eliminating overtones and packing controlled sustain.
Drumheads come in all shapes and sizes. Take the coated Remo BE-0114-00 Emperor 14" drumhead, for instance. Thanks to its double ply of Mylar, it produces a warmer sound than its clear counterparts.
The 'X' in Remo's Emperor X Series stands for the fact that these drum heads are the most durable of the entire assortment with 2 plies of 10-mil (0.254 mm) Mylar and a reverse black dot.
The Remo AX-0112-00 Ambassador X 12-inch snare/tom drum head has a single-ply construction for a sharp attack, tons of volume and a broad mid-range.
The dual-ply 7.5 mil clear film construction of Remo Vintage Emperor Clear drumheads delivers punching projection backed up by enhanced mid and low frequencies. Ultra-durable, this head is perfect for harder rock, funk and R&B.
This UV-2-coated, dual-ply drumhead has been designed for hard-hitters. Ultra-durable, this head delivers outstanding definition and a short sustain. This is the 16 inch edition.
The Remo VE-0113-00 is the 13-inch version of the Remo Vintage Emperor. It's based on the original Remo Emperor drumheads that had quite an impact on the sound of drums in pop music. It offers a beautifully bright sound.
If you choose the P4-0113-BP 13-inch Powerstroke 4 drumhead, then you're choosing high quality. Thanks to the two plies of Mylar, this drumhead allows for a beautiful dark sound.
Finished with an extra ring, this single-ply 14 inch drumhead delivers a focussed bottom end and a clear, punching attack backed up by the perfect balance between tone and response.
The Remo BE-0814-WS White Suede is a high-quality coated 14" batter head for snare drums and toms. Its two-ply 7.5-mil mylar film offers an extra warm sound.
The 14-inch Evans Genera HD Dry snare drumhead features a control ring on the bottom and tiny precision-drilled dry vents to dampen excessive overtones and control the sustain for a great, focused snare drum sound.
Even a top brand like Remo offers drumheads at a reasonable price. Still, we'd recommend you choose your drumheads carefully, as they have a great impact on the sound of your drum kit.
The VE-0114-00 is a reissue model by Remo. This 14" snare or tom head gives you the sound and feel of the original Remo Emperor heads. Both bright-sounding and highly durable, this drumhead is a great choice.
The Fiberskyn 3 Ambassador by Remo is a single-ply drum head with a 10-mil Mylar layer. It has a unique coating made from Polyspun fibres and delivers a warm, deep, earthy sound.
Made from two layers of mylar with a dot planted in the centre of the underside, the ultra-durable Remo BX-0814-10 snare drumhead has been given a Black Suede coating for a little mid-range emphasis.
Remo's Ambassador Smooth drumheads owe their popularity to their clear sound, long sustain and solid attack. This is the 14-inch batter head for snares and toms.
This dark drumhead is the 14-inch ES-0814-10 Suede Ebony Ambassador. This uniquely-finished snare batter head from Remo combines the clarity of clear skins with the articulate mids of coated skins.
With the '56 Calftone drumheads by Evans, your drums will sound just like vintage calfskins from 1956, the year Evans was founded. The single-ply drumhead is suitable for snare and tom.
The Remo AX-0113-00 Ambassador X 13-inch snare/tom drum head has a single-ply construction for a sharp attack, tons of volume and a broad mid-range.
The dual-ply Remo ES-0614-PS Ebony Pinstripe drumhead delivers a rich and defined, penetrating attack. Perfect for punching funk, rock, or metal, this batter head is compatible with 14 inch snares and floor toms.
This coated Powerstroke 3 Ambassador drum head by Remo sounds a lot warmer than a clear drum head and offers more resonance and sustain. The warm, deep sound of the Powerstroke 3 complements your snare and bass drum perfectly.
<p>This Controlled Sound edition is ideal for snare drum use, because the 0.127mm dot keeps the sound nice and centred and prevents any unnecessary snare resonance from occurring.</p>
Want a well-defined attack and focussed mids? Look no further than Remo's Controlled Sound Clear Black Dot drumheads. These single-ply, 10mil-thick skins are amazingly versatile and fit for most styles. This is the 14-inch model.
Made of 7mil plies of mylar, this special 14-inch Pinstripe drumhead offers a short sustain and classic Remo sound. It's a solid pick for pop, rock, R&B and other styles that demand warm sound.