What drumhead types do you offer?

We offer heads from all three major manufacturers — Aquarian, Evans and Remo — right on the site. No special process, no waiting on a quote.

The dirty little secret of the drumhead world is that everyone starts from similar raw materials. The differences show up in hoop construction, muffling, coatings and consistency.

Aquarian

• Classic — single-ply, open and resonant. Our default recommendation and the head we stock deepest. Also available in Clear (Transparent).
• Full Force II — single-ply with vented mylar muffling ring and features more focus and attack while maintaining deep body and punch. Also available in Clear (Transparent).
• Regulator — a built-in felt muffling ring applied to the back side of the head for a pre-controlled, studio-ready thud.  EXCELLENT when paired with Aquarian SuperKick batter heads -- the chef's kiss of bass drum sound in our opinion.
• Texture Coated — a coated white surface with a warmer, drier voice and matte printed look.

Evans

• EQ3 — controlled and punchy with a narrow mylar muffling ring inside the hoop. A live-rock favorite.
• Calftone — warm, vintage look and voice. Note: Calftone requires a 4″ or larger port (see "Where can port holes be located?").

Remo

• Ambassador — single-ply, bright and open.
• Powerstroke 3 — edge muffling for a controlled low end.

We've partnered with Aquarian for years and generally recommend them absent a reason to go elsewhere: quality, durability, consistency, genuinely innovative products, and a company that actually answers when you reach out. But head choice is personal, which is why we carry all three — and the HeadBuilder shows you exactly what each one costs as you choose.

Not sure? Choose Aquarian Classic or Full Force.  They're what we print on most, they're what we stock deepest, and they flatter almost every design.