I own a Manu Katche hip gig which has a 16 x 16 bass drum. After playing around with several combos, I just happened to put an Evans Hydraulic on the batter side with an Aquarian Coated Studio-X on the reso. Also, I have two felt strips along the top of each head about an 1 1/2 down. I'm getting a nice low-end, yet full sound from such a small bass drum. Evans Hydraulic (batter) with Evans G1 Coated (reso) should also sound good. I do suggest the felt strips. I got the tip from a small interview I read with Steve Smith where he said he uses the strips on his Sonor Jungle Kit...works like a charm!