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    Hello DC :P
    I am looking For a new head which is suitable for all-round playing, it needs to be quite durable though, as i like to hit hard
    Thank you,
    Henry
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    Depending on the sound you are looking for and as long as you don't use brushes...

    a clear center black or white dot would be a good choice.

    I think it's the head Alex Van Halen uses, too.
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    My favourite is an Aquarian coated with a dot underneath, can't remember the name of it, but it is similar to Remo coated black dot but it seems to retain its tone much longer than the Remo.
    click to see my kit re-veneer/finish
    http://www.drumchat.com/showthread.p...168#post379168

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    I've come to like the Evans EC Reverse Dot very much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by signia fan View Post
    My favourite is an Aquarian coated with a dot underneath, can't remember the name of it, but it is similar to Remo coated black dot but it seems to retain its tone much longer than the Remo.
    Is it the texture coated with power dot?
    that one looks quite promising
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    Quote Originally Posted by inthpktplayer View Post
    I've come to like the Evans EC Reverse Dot very much.
    i've had a look online, and to me it doesn't look very durable. is it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bish View Post
    Depending on the sound you are looking for and as long as you don't use brushes...

    a clear center black or white dot would be a good choice.

    I think it's the head Alex Van Halen uses, too.
    They look good and fit most of my criteria, but i am planning to be using brushes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tamastar View Post
    i've had a look online, and to me it doesn't look very durable. is it?
    It's 2 ply. One is 7 mil, the other is 10 mil. It's worked out fine for me thus far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tamastar View Post
    They look good and fit most of my criteria, but i am planning to be using brushes.
    Then you may want to look into this...


    Remo Controlled Sound Reverse Dot Coated Snare Head.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bish View Post
    Then you may want to look into this...


    Remo Controlled Sound Reverse Dot Coated Snare Head.
    These look great!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bish View Post
    Then you may want to look into this...


    Remo Controlled Sound Reverse Dot Coated Snare Head.
    +1 You beat me to it. Keep in mind that heavier weight heads will choke a drum more than medium or lightweight heads, and that becomes more pronounced with the snare. Medium weight single ply coated is my choice for a snare batter (think Ambassador, PS3, G1 etc). Coated PS3 with a dot might be another good choice for you.

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    I've had good luck with Evans HD coated. Not the dry ones. I hit kind of hard. They are lasting a long time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SunDog View Post
    Coated PS3 with a dot might be another good choice for you.
    That's the one right there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by G-man View Post
    That's the one right there.
    I think it's either these or the aquarian texture coated power dot
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    Quote Originally Posted by G-man View Post
    That's the one right there.
    I cant find any for sale in the uk :(
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    I loved my Aquarian carbon Kevlar marching snare drum head.

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    Ambassador X (my go-to snare batter head).

    If you need a bit more durability...coated PS3 with reverse black dot.

    Cheers.

    Rich
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    I normally use Aquarian texture coated or response 2 coated for snare heads cause they sound so reliably good to me, but i'm partial to Attack's. Have always wanted to give them a try. Tried Remo and Evans, they're alright but I don't really wanna sound like everyone else.
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    For the past 10 years I have used the Evans coated HD Dry. Find it suits all my needs & I hit hard. Very long lasting as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevaruka View Post
    For the past 10 years I have used the Evans coated HD Dry. Find it suits all my needs & I hit hard. Very long lasting as well.
    +1.........my favorite snare head also

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevaruka View Post
    for the past 10 years i have used the evans coated hd dry. Find it suits all my needs & i hit hard. Very long lasting as well.
    Quote Originally Posted by longgun View Post
    +1.........my favorite snare head also
    +2!!

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    Evans Power Center Reverse Dot is my snare head of choice. Nice and resonant, yet tough. It is single ply so it may not be right for you. But I hit fairly hard, although I've backed off since I've learned better technique, and I've never broken one.

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    Thanks for alll the replies everyone!!
    I have chosen...
    i am getting the Evans coated HD Dry. it looks good and looks like it will last.
    plus it has holes in which i guess is pretty quirky
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    I have that older Genera HD head love it on my Vintage steel Slingerland snare.

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    Every Evans Snare head tested.

    https://youtu.be/kKTBsC_L8kE



    Acoustic & Electronic:
    Pearl Prestige World Series WLX 1988
    Tama Swingstar 1983
    Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive (Birch) 2007
    Ludwig Acrolite Snare 1976
    Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5x14" 2021
    Pearl Sensitone Elite Aluminum 5.5" and 6.5" Snare
    Pearl COB Custom Deluxe [Gladstone] (75-76) Snare
    Love Drum Co. Hammered Steel 5.5" Snare
    Roland TD-1KV

    Paiste
    Accent 8"

    Paiste Signature:
    6", 10" Splash
    14" Dark Crisp Hi-Hats
    14" Sound Edge Hi-Hats
    16", 17", 18",19", 20" Full Crash
    22" Symphonic Med-Heavy (use as a Ride)

    Paiste Formula 602:
    22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride

    Paiste 2oo2:
    22" Ride
    16" Crash
    8",10" Splash

    Paiste 2oo2 Big Beat:
    15" Hi-Hats
    19", 20", 21" Big Beat Multifunctional

    Paiste Sound Formula:
    16" Crash
    20" Full Ride (Frankenstein)

    Paiste Twenty:
    16" China

    Paiste Alpha (original Swiss made):
    12" Splash

    Paiste PST7:
    Medium
    16", 18" Crash
    20" Ride
    14" Hi-Hats

    Sabian:
    XS20 18" China
    AA 14" Fusion Hi-Hats


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