Best Evans Marching Snare Drum 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.

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

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

12" drum head 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

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

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".

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

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

Short in sustain with a bright tone

Sensitive response and strong projection

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" 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

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.

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

FOR EXTENDED LIFE, SENSITIVITY: Evans Hybrid snare drumheads are made with a 14 mil, ultra-durable weave of two high-tensile fibers, creating a unique wear-resistant texture with extended life and greater sensitivity.

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

LAYER OF OIL: 14" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of blue 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

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

FOR EXTENDED LIFE, SENSITIVITY: Evans Hybrid snare drumheads are made with a 14 mil, ultra-durable weave of two high-tensile fibers, creating a unique wear-resistant texture with extended life and greater sensitivity.

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

14" concert drum head with a single ply of 7.5mil film with a 2mil internal overtone control ring

Thin single ply has an open and airy tonal quality

2mil overtone control ring offers ease of tuning, increased focus and articulation

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

14" MX5 Hybrid Marching Snare Bottom head is made using a 5mil think aramid fiber/polyester laminate

Produces that sought after drum corps sound while providing maximum snare response

Produces a more crisp snare response than a standard Kevlar bottom head

13" MX5 Hybrid Marching Snare Bottom head is made using a 5mil think aramid fiber/polyester laminate

Produces that sought after drum corps sound while providing maximum snare response

Produces a more crisp snare response than a standard Kevlar bottom head

Calftone drumheads are made using a 7mil mylar base blended with unique materials to give you a classic warm, full, and rich tone

Clear resonant snare drumhead made using a single ply of 3mil film, offering a controlled snare response at all dynamic levels

The Puresound Concert Series snare wire is crafted with strands of specially formulated stainless steel alloy for a subtle snare response that doesn't choke out the sound of the drum

14" Hybrid Marching Snare Bottom head is made using imbedded high-tensile fibers between two ultra-thin layers of clear film

Produces that sought after drum corps sound while providing less stretch than a polyester bottom head

Produces a more crisp snare response than a standard Kevlar bottom head

13" Hybrid Marching Snare Bottom head is made using imbedded high-tensile fibers between two ultra-thin layers of clear film

Produces that sought after drum corps sound while providing less stretch than a polyester bottom head

Produces a more crisp snare response than a standard Kevlar bottom head

14" System Blue Marching Snare head made using unique high-tensile fibers

Features the perfect blend of projection and clarity of tone while maintaining a softer feel than other professional drumheads

Provides a warm tone and articulate sound at all dynamic levels

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

Bright and full tone

Unique modular foam arc dampening system is easily manipulated

14" snare side marching drum head with 3mil film

2mil overtone control ring minimizes unwanted overtones

Offers traditional film snare side sound

30" drum head with two plies of 7.5mil film

Bright tone and pronounced attack

Unique modular foam arc dampening system is easily manipulated

SHOCKWEAVE MESH - Single-ply of EVANS ShockWeave Mesh, combined with Kinetic Transfer Foam (KTF) Technology, which transfers impact energy into sonic vibrations

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