The old rules no longer apply.
The Evans Hybrid Coated SnareDrum Batter Head, originally baptized on the football field, is adrumhead that is durable to the extreme, yet does not sacrificesensitivity. This is a result of the use of 2 unique high-tensilefibers, one chosen for flexibility and the other for durability. Thesnare batter drumhead answers the wishes of heavy rockers, deliveringheightened attack and unprecedented resistance to breaking. The mostdurable of Evans heads, the hybrid coated snare drumhead offers anintriguing aesthetic. A layer of Evans' unique "frosted" coating allowsthe gray twill inner weave to clearly show through.
The Evans Hybrid Snare DrumBatter head borrows from its revolutionary sister, the Hybrid MarchingSnare Batter and, thus, is the most durable of Evans' drum set headsand is already in use by metal drummers Bobby Jarzombek and MikeWengren. These artists are delighting in having a drumhead thatprovides such extreme durability and attack without sacrificing feel orsensitivity.
The Evans Hybrid Snare DrumBatter head answers the prayers of heavy hitters. Evans has not onlygiven them an exceptionally durable head; it has provided a drumheadthat projects better across a wide dynamic range.