wich kick head should i get

[powerbomb91]

ok so i play Groove metal and hardrock and i play double kick but not to fast becuase i like to hit hard ....what kick head would give me a very nice punchy sound.i was thinking maybe an evans eq3 what do you huys think?

[horsepower]

I've never tried the Evans or Remo heads (yet), but the Aquarian Superkick II that I am using is very punchy, like a cannon. For me, I'm only using minimal muffling inside the drum (2 Tshirts). It just doesn't need it. Reso head is a factory Tama with what looks like a studio ring on the inside.

[Northern Redneck]

PS3 front and back.

[therocker]

Evans EMAD.

I've had it for a while now and I can honestly say it is the best kick drum head I've ever used, I get a real powerful, in your chest kind of bass drum with the EMAD. Or if you want something a bit thicker go for the EMAD2.

[jazzkat]

PS3 front and back.

+1

[yohin]

Evans EMAD.

I've had it for a while now and I can honestly say it is the best kick drum head I've ever used, I get a real powerful, in your chest kind of bass drum with the EMAD. Or if you want something a bit thicker go for the EMAD2.

+1

[powerbomb91]

emad sounding pretty good to me

[DamageDrummer]

the Aquarian Superkick II that I am using is very punchy, like a cannon. .

agreed +1, i also use aquarian SKII, its my choice of head after using pinstripe, emad, and some other popular heads.

[itchie]

eq4 clear....rocks out hard

[xweasel]

PS3 & Emad.

[itchie]

for a true grunty sound i would go a clear ambassador ......get that sweet 80's rock/metal sound...

[therocker]

emad sounding pretty good to me

You really won't regret getting the EMAD. I love it, best kick head I've ever used.

[MartyM]

I agree with Horsepower..the AQsuperkickII is an awesome sound...a good Thud!! with a little reverb. i have a ported AQ reso and the combo is sweet!!!

[JeffS]

If you want more of a note ,less dead thud,go a single ply.2 plys like Remo Powerstroke, Evans Emad,Aquarian Super Kick II..Thinner head(single ply) with more pillow=low note sound,thicker head(2 ply) with more pillow=thud.Muffle up at least a little your kicks reso head and don't tune too tight,this can cause too much note resonance,make sure you're letting enough air escape,this will give you more of a deeper boom,

[powerbomb91]

yeah i want something punchy and a little cliky sounding

[itchie]

if you want a little click to it, dont get a emad2

[xweasel]

How about a Danmar Metal kick pad?

"Designed by Vito DeVito, it combines a high-grade aluminum alloy playing surface with a thin, self-adhesive rubber backing to provide maximum durability and head protection while creating a distinctive bass drum sound with greater articulation and power."

That might give you a clicky noise.

[therocker]

yeah i want something punchy and a little cliky sounding

The Evans EMAD is very punchy and in your chest (For me at least)

[CycleDude]

OK, not counting anything recorded or mic'd and eq'd, because that will change everything...

The best sounding "natural" bass drum I have ever heard in person was an EMAD on a Gretsch Renown Maple in a GC store. OMG, it was insane. Great attack, very punchy, no sustained note, I fell in love with it right then and there.

[concrete Building]

I'd get Remo Pinstripe

[PHROGGE]

I For Years Swore By My Addiction To Emad On Bassdrum
Altho Contradictory To My Aquarian Coated Super 2's For Toms....
However Roy Burns Can Rest Easy....
Once Again He Has Made A Believer Out Of Mr Phrogge
I Just Bought An Aquarian Super Kick 2
For My 20"x 8" Pearl Rhytm Traveller Kit
Wif Stock Pearl Head On Reso (Just A Strip Of Felt Underneath)
Dat Lil Darlin Booooooooms !!!!!

HOWEVER YA WANT "CLICK" TRY DA DANMARS AS SUGGESTED
WANT MORE??? TAPE QUARTERS TO YER HEADS LIKE JOEY JORDISON

I Still Have Da Emad On Da Old Ludwigs
But This Experiment Works Nicely
Especially Wif Vater "Synthetic Lambswool Beaters"
On My Dw 5002 Accellerator Pedals.....
Think Swing Bands,or Better Yet,
Think Of A Marching Band Bass Drum......Wowie Zowie!!!!!