Korena by Guitar Center
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RemoPowerstroke 3 Coated Batter Head 18 in.

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

An 18-inch coated Powerstroke 3 batter head. Built for floor toms and bass drums where you want controlled attack and less ring.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Floor toms that ring too long and need natural dampening
  • Small bass drums wanting focused low end without added muffling
  • Drummers who prefer a warmer coated sound over clear

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who want long open sustain and maximum resonance
  • Anyone needing a resonant head — this is a batter head
  • Toms and drums that are not 18 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.

Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated Batter Head 18 in. construction detail

Detail 01

Powerstroke 3

Has an inlay ring around the outer edge. It kills overtones at the perimeter so you get attack without long ring.

Detail 02

Coated

Textured white surface. Warmer and drier than clear film, and it takes brushes.

Detail 03

Batter head

The head you strike. Thicker and built to take stick or beater impact, unlike a resonant head.

Detail 04

18 in.

Fits an 18-inch shell only. Common on larger floor toms and compact bass drums.

Detail 05

Built-in muffling ring

Reduces the need for tape, gel pads, or an internal pillow to control ring.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm your shell is 18 inches — measure the drum, not the hoop
  2. 02Head only. No dampening pads, tuning key, or hardware included
  3. 03Coated film wears over time and the texture fades with heavy playing
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Bass drum or floor tom?

Both work at 18 inches. On a bass drum it gives a focused, controlled thump; on a floor tom it tightens up a long ring.

02Do I still need a muffling pillow?

Often not. The inlay ring handles most of the ring on its own. Add dampening only if you want it even drier.

03What is the difference from a clear Powerstroke 3?

Same muffling ring and construction. The coating adds warmth, cuts a little brightness, and lets you play brushes on it.

04Can I use brushes on it?

Yes. The coated surface gives brushes something to grab, which clear film does not.

Reference

Full specifications

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