Top 10 Snare Drum Heads (April 2024)

Remo Emperor X Coated Snare Drum Head – ⭐ Best Overall Snare Drum Head

BX-0114-10 by Remo

14" diameter snare/tom drum head
The most durable Mylar heads in the world
Made with two free-floating plies of 10-mil Mylar film
5-mil reverse black dot, which gives consistent focused warm tones which accounts for their popularity among many of today’s hardest hitting Rock drummers

B14ECSRD by Evans

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 technology pre-EQs the sound, removing troublesome mid-range overtones that muddy the snare drum's sound
The reverse dot is mounted on the underside of the head for extra durability, focus and attack without getting in the way of brushes
Also available in a single ply version with the reversed dot and a two-ply version without the reversed dot
All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA

BA-0114-00 by Remo

B14G2 by Evans

14" 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
Coated to deliver additional warmth, focus, and depth, plus a unique translucent appearance
All Evans drum heads are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA

S14R50 by Evans

B14HW by Evans

14" snare batter drum head made using two identical plies of 10mil film
23mil of total thickness for maximum durability
The reverse dot is mounted on the underside of the head for extra durability, focus and attack without getting in the way of brushes
Exclusive Level 360 Technology collar design ensures proper contact between drum head and drum shell

B14HDD by Evans

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.
LEVEL 360 TECHNOLOGY – A Level 360 collar allows the white snare 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.
MADE IN THE USA - For over 60 years, Evans has been a pioneer in drum head manufacturing and design. Regarded for high quality and consistency all Evans drumheads are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.

B14HBG by Evans

14" drum head with a thin layer of oil between two plies of blue film to suppress unwanted overtones
Classic sound with short sustain
Durable enough to withstand heavier playing
Also available in a blue version
The only oil-filled drum head on the market

SA-0114-00 by Remo

Referred to as the worldwide industry standard batter heads for studio and live applications
Factory-supplied drumhead of choice for almost every OEM because of their tunability and tone
Also known as the Timbale drumhead

S14H30 by Evans

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".
FOR ALL MUSIC GENRES: Evans’ most versatile snare resonant drumhead, the Clear 300 is ideal for a wide range of playing dynamics and tunings.
MADE IN THE USA: Regarded for high quality and consistency for over 60 years, all Evans drumheads are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.