Evans Drumhead (S12H30)

I've been a drummer/percussionist for most of my life and I've tried several different heads.I was a Remo guy, an Aquarian guy, and even an Attack guy for a short while but all of these heads, though great seemed to be missing something, or have caveats that I had to live with. If I wanted a big sound, I couldn't have great projection, if I wanted great projection, I couldn't have bottom end and if I wanted durability, I had to sacrifice tone. It wasn't until I saw a great local band with a HUUUUUGE kick drum sound, that I found out after asking, "try these Evans heads". I did, and I haven't looked back since. These are some of the best, most easily tuned and durable heads you can get. I use these genera heads in combination with G2 batter heads and I get an awesome, huge tone with just the right amount of attack and bottom end. (tuned correctly of course.)This has been my go to bottom snare head since the 90s. If you want versatility and ability to get a nice fat snare sound, pair this up with some Pure Sound thirty strand snares and you'll have one of the best snare tones around and still have a nice sensitive, reactive snare drum.

This was a thin snare resonant, 3 Mil thick, snare side head, works great , it has a strong snare response

Changed out the stock reso head from my ddrum birch snare. Great reso head to replace stock heads. Very nice crisp and controlled pop when tuned right.

The Evans Clear 300 Snare Side Drumhead is like the secret weapon you didn’t know your snare drum needed. Made with a single ply of 3mil film, this drumhead doesn’t just handle a wide dynamic range—it masters it.Whether you’re ghosting subtle strokes or laying into a full-on rimshot assault, the snare response remains consistent, crisp, and controlled. It’s versatile enough to handle everything from jazz to heavy rock, making it a must-have for drummers who love to mix things up.Durable and designed with precision, the Evans Clear 300 isn’t flashy—it’s foundational. Add this to your snare, and suddenly, your playing will sound like you’ve been holding out on us all along.

Some people have written more extensive technical reviews than mine, but essentially, the 300 is an Ambassador clear challenger if that means anything; I prefer a Diplomat clear which is akin to the Evans 200. Of course it sounds great and improves even a so-so snare drum. The unexpected blessing was it was formed with the new 360 technology--a real plus--as was the batter head.I am rapidly becoming an Evans purist (sorry Remo).Buy it! If it sounds crummy, it's likely the drum or a "key to snare drum" error. Mating the Evans Power Center Reverse Dot and Puresound snares can also give it a nice boost.P.S. The boxes had all of this really great drum head info to buy more stuff (silly, I know).Just do it!

Work size expected for being in Evans drum skin

I’m pleased with the product

The Evan's heads are a great tool in your bag of tricks. They are always flawless. That goes without saying. When I am given a water damaged 1970s japanese no name (Stencil) kit made of old, battered, and thin mahogany, I know I can throw a set of Evan's on this and it will sound amazing. This is happening more and more, due the the "Budget Rock" genre emerging. Seems the coolest bands have the oldest and cheapest gear.Evans can make this work by taking a drum set one might throw away and making it a go to set.Well done Evans. We sure appreciate your products.