Best Bass Drum Set Drumheads in 2026

TWO PLIES OF FILM – The 14” Evans Genera HD Dry coated snare drum head is made using two plies of film, a 5mil outer ply and a 7.5mil inner ply, that yields an aggressive rimshot and balanced response.

VENT HOLES – The HD Dry features small precision-drilled vent holes around the edge of the drum head that eliminate stray harmonics, control sustain and tighten the sound.

OVERTONE CONTROL – A 2mil overtone control ring on the underside "floats" with the head, eliminating excessive overtones and controlling sustain. This snare drum head barks live yet is ideal for the studio.

SINGLE PLY FILM AND FOAM DAMPENING RING: Evans EMAD Resonant series offers better control of overtones and enhances pitch, focus, and attack. Ideal for rock and gospel music

IDEAL RESONANT HEAD FOR EMAD BATTER HEADS: Perfect for use with the Evans EMAD series batter heads to create the perfect drum sound

FIXED BLACK PLASTIC CONTROL RING: A fixed black plastic control ring is internally mounted, holding in place a foam damping ring that controls overtones and enhances pitch

Fusion Tom Pack (10", 12", 14") drum heads made using two plies of 7.5mil film

Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time

A frost coating gives the Onyx heads a matte black appearance and increases low-end response and attack

Rock Tom Pack (10", 12", 16") drum heads are made using two plies of 7mil film

Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time

Exclusive Sound Shaping Technology (SST) provides the ideal amount of dampening tailored for each individually sized drum head

Provides bright, open tones with volume and clarity

1 ply 10-mil Clear film

Ideal for Tom, Bass, batter and resonant applications

10" drum head made using two plies of 7mil film

Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time

Very versatile head for all music genre applications, a true working drummer's choice

LAYER OF OIL: 12" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of film to suppress unwanted overtones

TWO PLIES: Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time

EARLY ROCK SOUND: A fat, deep and short sound pioneered by early 70's rock and roll

EMAD SYSTEM– The Evans Clear Bass Drum Head has an externally mounted adjustable damping system to control the attack and focus of the drum head by choosing one of two removable foam rings. The 22” drum head has an outer ply of 7mil and an inner ply of 10mil film for added durability.

LEVEL 360 TECHNOLOGY – A Level 360 collar allows the clear bass drum head to seat itself properly and in turn provides a head that is easier to tune and a wider tonal range for a sound that is studio ready.

AVAILABLE IN 5 SIZES – Evans EMAD2 clear bass drum heads are available in sizes 18” to 26” with multiple thickness and coating options.

Double Sided Drum Pad - This drum practice pad is the perfect gift for drummers and offers an authentic playing experience with great rebound just like a real drum set; The drum pad is excellent for practicing your skills, whether you are a newbie or an advanced percussionist

Practice Pad - The 12” rubber foam drum pad is equipped with a special layer, so you can enjoy playing the drums without disturbing your family, roommates or neighbors; Improve your technique with the pad no worry from noise complaints

Drum Practice Pads - The qualitative material contributes to supreme durability; The 1" robust wood, a grey playing side with a silicone layer and a black bottom side with a EVA polymer mat which ensures your pad won’t move

COATED DRUM HEAD - 14" snare batter drum head made using two plies of film. An outer ply of 7mil and an inner ply of 10mil film

EDGE CONTROL - Edge Control technology pre-EQs the sound, removing troublesome mid-range overtones that muddy the snare drum's sound

REVERSE DOT - The reverse dot is mounted on the underside of the head for extra durability, focus and attack without getting in the way of brushes

BEST SELLING SERIES: The Evans Clear 300 Snare Side Drumhead features a single ply of 3mil film that provides a wide dynamic range and controlled snare response at all dynamic levels.

LEVEL 360 TECHNOLOGY: A Level 360 collar allows the clear snare side drumhead to seat itself properly and in turn provides a head that is easier to tune and a wider tonal range for a sound that is studio ready.

AVAILABLE IN 6 SIZES: In addition to the 14”, Evans clear 300 snare side drumheads are available in 8", 10", 12", 13" and 15".

Remo Emperor X Black Suede Snare Drumhead - Bottom Black Dot, 14"

Ideal For Heavy Hitter Applications

The Worlds Most Durable Snare Drumheads

14" snare batter drum head made using two plies of 7.5mil film

Two plies offer consistency and durability for longer playing time

Delivers all the volume and rind needed

22" diameter

Thin underlay at the outer edge

Dampens unwanted overtones

16-Inch, 2-ply construction (7mil clear over 7.5mil black film for reliable 2-ply durability)

Semi-reflective mirror-like appearance

Opposing films for shorter sustain and accentuated mid/low frequency response

The batter head provides balanced sustain and is ideal for snare, tom, and bass drum applications

The best batter drumhead for pop, R&B, rock, and many other styles of drumming

Custom-made with two free-floating plies of 7-mil Mylar for consistent warm tones

Country of Origin: United States

Focused Midrange Tones With Well Defined Attack

Product type: Instrument_Parts_And_Accessories

14" drum head with extreme durability

Head construction can withstand even the heaviest of hitters

Woven textured surface is an ideal match for brush players seeking maximum articulation

Made with two 7 mil Mylar plies with a measured layer of a ring reducing agent applied between them at the outer edge of their trademark stripe to dampen high frequency overtones for warmer resonance

Quick decay

Ideal heads for the "fat" sounds of Pop, Rock and R&B and for those who want a low pitched sound with moderate attack and response characteristics

14" tom batter drumhead

Calftone is a synthetic alternative that embodies the look and sound of traditional calfskin

Made with a 7mil film base and blended with unique materials to produce warm, full, and rich tones

16" drum head with a single ply of 7.5mil film

Short in sustain with a bright tone

Sensitive response and strong projection

COATED DRUMHEAD: This coated drumhead is made for use as a drum set snare batter.

FOR DURABILITY, FOCUS, ATTACK: Evans Heavyweight snare drumheads are made with two plies of 10mil film, plus a 3mil Reverse dot in the center of the head for even more durability, focus, and attack.

LEVEL 360 TECHNOLOGY: All Evans drumheads feature Level 360 Technology to provide ease of tuning, extended pitch range, and optimum quality of sound.

Single-ply, mesh material

Dramatically reduces volume

Can be used with drum triggers

It ports The kick drum in the same manner as a bass reflex speaker cabinet which boosts low frequencies

Brand: LUDWIG

Product Code: LW3314

14"

20-Inch resonant drum head made using a single ply of 7mil film

A fixed, internal overtone control ring is made to be microphone friendly, from the studio to arena

No mic port

SHOCKWEAVE MESH -2-ply construction that combines a top layer of EVANS ShockWeave Mesh with an all new Snare Sim Technology to mimic the sound of traditional snare wires

REINFORCED STRIKING SURFACE - Impact Patches added to reinforce the striking surface and enhance the audible attack and articulation

NATURAL ACOUSTIC TONE & FEEL - Natural, acoustic tone and a more natural acoustic feel

16" drum head for use with bass drum style hoops

Calftone is a synthetic alternative that embodies the look and sound of traditional calfskin

Made using a blend of unique materials to produce warm, full, and rich tones

Single-ply Clear Drumhead with Silkscreened Coated Edge

Crimped Aluminum Channel Hoop - 13"

Made By REMO

Artbeat Artist Collection

Batter

14" Skyndeep