The Best Evans 2025

1. EVANS EMAD Onyx Bass Batter Drum Head 20 in.

The Emperor Colortone tom batter drum heads, now available in purple, feature Skyndeep Imaging Technology for stunning visual appeal with powerful projection, tone and durability. Introducing 8 vibrant colors, Emperor Colortone drum heads are constructed with 2-plies of 7-mil Clear film. Customize your drums like never before with a new dimension in color that demands to be seen and heard. This is the purple version. Other color options include Orange, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, Smoke and Pink (sold separately). Available in tom batter sizes 6"–18".

Externally Mounted Adjustable Damping (EMAD™) system Matte black appearance Evans EMAD Onyx Bass Drum Head 20 inch

2. Evans 10" Black Chrome Drum Head

With big drum kits comes big responsibility. High toms need to sound punchy and robust, not small and weak. Low toms need to sound articulate and clear, not muddy or muffled. Black Chrome heads have got you covered. The unique design accentuates the mid-to-low-end frequencies that small drums need to sound rich and deep to match the rest of your kit. Precise articulation and tight sustain let your low toms and floor toms sound naturally thunderous, clear and periscope-deep at any tension—no tape, rings or sticky messes required. On stage and in the studio, Black Chrome heads really come alive. They are the tom microphones' best friends, requiring significantly less EQ'ing and tweaking than similar heads. So you can work less and play more with the deep tom sound you want. Designed to satisfy the heaviest of hitters, Black Chrome heads restore the mid-to-low-end frequencies that vanish when your tree-trunk sticks deliver crushing blows to your toms. With a 7-mil clear top over a 7.5-mil black bottom, the sleek and unique 2-ply design adds plenty of body and deep tone to support the natural high-frequency attack of high-impact drumming. The Black Chrome's sexy, black-mirror finish lends serious attitude to your music while its clear top ply keeps any black marks off your drum stick tips, white snare head and cymbals. The EVANS engineering and design teams were focused on discovering the perfect combination of materials for Black Chrome. They experimented with unique film pairings, custom adhesives and out-of-the-box design concepts to produce a drum head of superior tone and durability. Power drummers no longer have to choose between great sound and long-lasting durability. The unique Black Chrome design does more than just make your toms sound great—it keeps them sounding great long after the heads have been installed. Custom adhesives unify the durable 7-mil and 7.5-mil films to produce a virtually seamless super material. Plus, exclusive Roll-over Hoop technology provides extra durability at the widest range of tensions.

For over 60 years, Evans has been an innovator in drumhead manufacturing and design As the creator of the first synthetic drumhead and other revolutionary products such as EMAD, Hydraulics, and the UV1 series, Evans drumheads are designed with the intent of solving problems for drummers Regarded for high quality and consistency all Evans drumheads are made in the USA and feature Level 360 Technology Evans Black Chrome batter heads are the ultimate in depth of sound Featuring a two-ply combination of a 7mil clear top and a 7 5mil black bottom, the Evans Black Chrome series has a robust tone with accentuated mid-to-low frequency response

3. EVANS Resonant Black Tom Drum Head 13 in.

Evans Resonant Black drum head offers a shortened sustain and bright tone due to the thin ply of 7.5mil film. With increased sensitivity and enhanced projection, the Evans Resonant Black drum head is optimal for live performances. For over 40 years, Evans has been a pioneer of drum head manufacturing and design. Known for innovative designs such as EMAD, EC2S, and the Hydraulic series, Evans drum heads are made in the USA in a state of the art manufacturing facility. Acquired in 1996 by D?Addario and Company, the global leader in musical instrument accessories, the Evans brand is synonymous with quality and consistency. Remember, accessories ship fast and free from Sam Ash Direct

Single ply of 7.5mil film Short in sustain with a bright tone Evans Black Resonant Drum Head (13")

4. Evans G14 6" Coated Drum Head

The projection and durability of Evans G14 coated batter heads make them one of the best selling drum heads on the market. This versatile 6" head uses premium quality, 14mil film instead of the industry standard 10mil. This allows the G14 to deliver unprecedented durability without losing the strong dynamic response of a single-ply drum head. G14 heads are ideal for use in high-volume performance situations, and can withstand heavy playing while projecting through the mix to provide a full, aggressive sound. Evans' proprietary white coating provides additional warmth of tone as well as an ideal playing surface for brushes. Evans G14 Coated Drum Heads are available in sizes 6"-20"

Most durable single-ply drum head on the market Premium quality film that is 14mil thick instead of the industry standard 10mil Evans G14 6" Coated Drum Head

5. Evans G14 8" Coated Drum Head

The projection and durability of Evans G14 coated batter heads make them one of the best selling drum heads on the market. This versatile 8" head uses premium quality, 14mil film instead of the industry standard 10mil. This allows the G14 to deliver unprecedented durability without losing the strong dynamic response of a single-ply drum head. G14 heads are ideal for use in high-volume performance situations, and can withstand heavy playing while projecting through the mix to provide a full, aggressive sound. Evans' proprietary white coating provides additional warmth of tone as well as an ideal playing surface for brushes. Evans G14 Coated Drum Heads are available in sizes 6"-20"

Most durable single-ply drum head on the market Premium quality film that is 14mil thick instead of the industry standard 10mil Evans G14 8" Coated Drum Head

6. G14 12" Coated Drum Head

The projection and durability of Evans G14 coated batter heads make them one of the best selling drum heads on the market. This versatile 12" head uses premium quality, 14mil film instead of the industry standard 10mil. This allows the G14 to deliver unprecedented durability without losing the strong dynamic response of a single-ply drum head. G14 heads are ideal for use in high-volume performance situations, and can withstand heavy playing while projecting through the mix to provide a full, aggressive sound. Evans' proprietary white coating provides additional warmth of tone as well as an ideal playing surface for brushes. Evans G14 Coated Drum Heads are available in sizes 6"-20"

Crafted using premium quality film that is 14-mil thick instead of the industry standard 10-mil, the Evans G14 drumhead delivers unprecedented durability without losing the strong dynamic response and tonal versatility of a single-ply drumhead Ideal for use in high-volume performance situations, the G14 can withstand heavy playing while projecting through the mix to provide a full, aggressive sound Evans' proprietary white coating provides additional warmth of tone

7. Evans G14 13" Coated Drum Head

G14 Coated Evans™ G14™ batter heads are the loudest, most durable single-ply drum heads on the market. Crafted using premium quality film that is 14mil thick instead of the industry standard 10mil, the G14 delivers unprecedented durability without losing the strong dynamic response of a single-ply drum head. Ideal for use in high-volume performance situations, the G14 can withstand heavy playing while projecting through the mix to provide a full, aggressive sound. Evans' proprietary white coating provides additional warmth of tone while the clear version provides a full frequency response for maximum projection.

Most durable single-ply drum head on the market Premium quality film that is 14mil thick instead of the industry standard 10mil Evans G14 13" Coated Drum Head

8. 14" G14 Coated Snare/Tom

Evans 14" G14 Coated Snare/Tom

Evans 14" G14 Coated Snare/Tom Evans 14" G14 Coated Snare/Tom

9. Evans G14 18" Coated Drum Head

Crafted using premium quality film that is 14-mil thick instead of the industry standard 10-mil, the Evans G14 drumhead delivers unprecedented durability without losing the strong dynamic response and tonal versatility of a single-ply drumhead. Ideal for use in high-volume performance situations, the G14 can withstand heavy playing while projecting through the mix to provide a full, aggressive sound. Evans' proprietary white coating provides additional warmth of tone.

Crafted using premium quality film that is 14-mil thick instead of the industry standard 10-mil, the Evans G14 drumhead delivers unprecedented durability without losing the strong dynamic response and tonal versatility of a single-ply drumhead Ideal for use in high-volume performance situations, the G14 can withstand heavy playing while projecting through the mix to provide a full, aggressive sound Evans' proprietary white coating provides additional warmth of tone

10. G14 15" Clear Drum Head

Crafted using premium quality film that is 14-mil thick instead of the industry standard 10-mil, the Evans G14 drumhead delivers unprecedented durability without losing the strong dynamic response and tonal versatility of a single-ply drumhead. Ideal for use in high-volume performance situations, the G14 can withstand heavy playing while projecting through the mix to provide a full, aggressive sound. The clear version of this Evans head provides a full frequency response for maximum projection.

Most durable single-ply drum head on the market Premium quality film that is 14mil thick instead of the industry standard 10mil Evans G14 15" Clear Drum Head