Evans UV1 Coated Drum Head

Evans says its UV coating is slightly thinner than its standard spray coat, so the head vibrates a little more, and puts the tone between an uncoated and a spray-coated head, with a coated texture that suits brushwork. Evans rates UV1 toms as very balanced in attack, with long sustain, moderate brightness and more durability than the average single ply, and lists jazz and rock as ideal styles. If you want a shorter, punchier note, Evans' two-ply UV2 has a prominent attack and shorter sustain.

Level 360 Technology extends the level playing surface 360 degrees around the drum so the head sits evenly on the bearing edge, which Evans says makes tuning easier and extends the pitch range. Evans gives one specification for every size, so choose the diameter that matches your drum. Evans' page labels the 16" size a coated bass batter and the other sizes coated tom batters. Evans designs, engineers and manufactures these heads in the USA, at its New York facility.

Specifications

• Range: Evans UV1 coated tom batter
• Film: 1 ply, 10mil
• Finish: UV-cured coating
• Technology (Treatment): Standard
• Sound (Evans): very balanced attack, long sustain, moderate brightness
• Durability (Evans rating): increased over the average single ply
• Collar: Level 360 Technology
• Ideal styles (Evans): jazz, rock
• Use: tom batter (Evans labels the 16" size a bass batter)
• Made in: USA (Evans, New York)