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Ambassador series
Remo's single-ply medium weight. Open, resonant, sensitive to light touch. Less durable than two-ply heads.
Product detailSKU #1274034490591
RemoBlack Suede Ambassador Batter Drum Head 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch single-ply batter head with a black suede finish. For drummers who want a warm, slightly muted tom or snare batter without heavy dampening.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Toms that ring too long in a bright room
- Drummers wanting a matte black look on stage
- Players replacing a worn stock head on a budget
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers needing a bass drum head — this is a batter head
- Heavy hitters who dent thin single-ply heads quickly
- Anyone whose drum is not 14 inches
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Suede finish
Textured surface takes some high end off the attack and warms the tone compared to a clear head.
Detail 03
Black
Cosmetic, not tonal. Matches black hardware and reads darker under stage lights.
Detail 04
14 in.
Head size must match the drum's shell diameter exactly, not the hoop or the rim measurement.
Detail 05
Batter head
The top head you strike. The bottom resonant head is a separate purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One head only — no resonant head, no tuning key included
- 02Measure your shell diameter, not the hoop, before ordering
- 03New heads stretch. Expect to retune after the first session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a 14 inch snare?
Yes, if your snare shell measures 14 inches. Ambassador batter heads are a common snare choice, though snare-specific heads are often thinner for wire response.
02Does the black affect the sound?
The suede texture does — it softens attack slightly. The color itself does not.
03How long does it last?
Single-ply heads wear faster than two-ply. Hard hitters may dent or break one in weeks; lighter players get months.
04Do I need a resonant head too?
Only if yours is damaged. This replaces the top playing surface. The bottom head lasts far longer since it is not struck.
Reference
Full specifications
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