my only concern is that (and i have no clue on this) i would assume the resonant head wasn't made quite as "tough" and may fail much quicker than a batter head due to the drum stick abuse? maybe? i've thought of doing the same thing but was hesitant because of that issue.
I thought the same thing as the "ultra clear" film is definately softer then the standard
mylar - but I have had the heads on for about a week as batters (they were on as
resonants for like 8 months before that) and I have been actually bangin on them pretty good with 5b's and no sign of dentage - when I remove the heads I can see very
minimal dimples but they are holding up suprisingly well - not even close to "dished-out"
Matter of fact my 13" clear emperor has major dents....but I think that was when
I was using those those ball-tip sticks.
now....if you hit like a gorilla with 2b's or use those ball-tip type sticks
I imagine serious dentage or possibly breakage will occur.
Being it is softer mylar I also imagine they will just plain wear out/go dead quicker
so if long mileage is a concern - prolly not your type head.
I like to change and experiament with heads at least four times a year
(with the seasons yo)
I am already developing a good back stock of spare (half-used) heads
I give them away whenever I see a drum set that has been neglected
in the head deptartment.
Overly beat up old heads on a drum kit should be a crime!!! LOL
When these ec's wear out - I plan on trying clear g plus top and bottom
then after that I will try coated Ambassador x top and bottom
I'm really diggin using the same thickness head top and bottom.