Best Snare 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.

14" coated pinstripe snare/tom drum head

Quick decay

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

Standard Tom Pack (12", 13", 16") 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

12" 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

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

LAYER OF OIL: Fusion Tom Pack (10", 12", 14") drum heads 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

14" diameter

Medium-weight heads made with a coated single-ply 10-mil Mylar film

Produce a warm open, bright, and resonant sound with a warm attack

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

The Clear Ambassador drum heads are medium-weight heads made with a single ply 10-mil Mylar film

Produces an open, bright, and resonant sound with plenty of attack

The Clear Ambassador heads are also available in 3 mil Snare Side Heads for a warm accentuated snare response

Efficiently mount the rubber pad on a stand or tabletop no matter where you are

Designed with the look, feel, and bounce of a real drum for the most accurate practice

The perfect tool for beginner or advanced drummers to learn and maintain proper techniques

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 10”, Evans clear 300 snare side drumheads are available in 8", 12", 13", 14" and 15".

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

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

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

Short in sustain with a bright tone

Sensitive response and strong projection

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

14" diameter snare/tom drum head

Medium and heavy-duty drumhead characteristics

The outer area of the head’s playing surface offers mid-range tone and sensitivity while the laminated center “dot” adds durability and tonal focus

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

14" glass (clear) snare resonant drum head made using a single ply of 5mil film

5mil head offers great snare response at high dynamic levels

Best suited for deep drums or heavy rock performances

Features a 2-ply 7-mil polyester film for a more controlled sound with fewer overtones

Provides a 14-inch mesh head that fits most 14-inch drum shells

Features a unique playing surface that showcases high durability as you perform

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

The ultimate in low volume drumheads

Durable 1-ply mesh

Ideal for apartments, condos and dormitories

14" white snare drum head made using a single ply of 10mil film

The Power Center offers durability and focus in the center via a 5mil patch

Unique notches in the 5", 5mil diameter center dot allows it to flex, keeping the head open at the edges

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.

Warm crisp controlled tones and projection

Featuring 2-plies of 7-mil coated films with a 7-mil inlay ring to reduce overtones

Ideal for snare drum marching and drum set applications

13" drum head made from a single ply of unique 10mil film

Patented UV-cured coating provides unmatched durability and consistency

A single ply offers an open and expressive sound

Single-ply, mesh material

Dramatically reduces volume

Can be used with drum triggers

14" diameter snare/tom drum head

Warm tones due to a poly-spun fiber single layer of 7. 5 mil Mylar film

They're known for their warm full tones, resonance, and sustain