Popcorn snare head

[Skeemer118]

What kind of head would be recommended for my Tama (metal) 10 inch popcorn? I've beat the stock one to death. Thanks!

[Gretsch-Man]

Hey so the popcorn snare is a tiny little devil of a snare so you probably want something a bit thicker than usual especially if you're using it as much as you say. For a really durable and focused sound I would go with a Remo Coated Emperor. Something a bit more open to allow the snare to sing a bit more? Get the Remo Coated Ambassador or the 20% thicker, Ambassador-X. Lastly, if you use this as a main snare and want as much of a deep sound as you can with the popcorn, get the Remo Coated Emperor-X. It has a bloack dot on the bottom of the head giving it super durablitity and focus. It's the thickest head Remo has ever made though so beware.

Happy drumming.

[EvansSpecialist]

Having experimented with quite a few different head combos for my popcorn snare and then experimenting with others, I'd recommend checking out the Evans Power Center Reverse Dot. It's a great match for metal popcorn snares because it allows the shell to really speak without sounding thin; the body of the drum is still audible.

Cheers!

[audiotech]

An Evans Power Center Reverse Dot with plenty of butter.

Dennis