hey guys im new to this forum and i just need a little bit of help. Im into metal drumming and ive worked out i wanna have the EmperorX on my snare and Powerstroke 3 on my bass drum but im not quiet sure what to get for my toms? Have i chosen the right heads so far? and could i get your opinion for tom heads?
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Pinstripes are pretty much the industry standard.








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What about ambassadors?

pinstripes have a fat tone and short sustain. makeing them PERFECT for metal. ambassadors arent gonna be as good for metal as pinstripes








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I purchased 3 clear Pinstripes for my Toms yesterday and I seriously haven't stopped playing since I put em on. I had crappy stock ones on that sounded awful and for the type of drumming I do they fit in perfectly. Hopefully you're better at tuning than I am though. O_o

I'd go with the pinstripes too... I used them for years playing metal. They're great for a fat tone on large and small drums.








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im shit at tuning so at the minute my pinstripes dont sound too good. Im sure when they are uned properly they will sound awsome and not flat and nasty like they do now








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Most Metal drumming is an aggressive style,meaning that almost all metal drummers hit quite hard.
You will need heads that are designed with durability in mind.
Remo: Pinstripes,Emperor(coated/clear),Powerstroke
Evans:Hydraulic,G2
Aquarian:Response II,Tommy Lee,StudioX w/PowerDot

I use pinstripe tops and ambassador bottoms. For all you guys having tuning trouble, make sure not to ignore tuning the bottom head too! Its one of the biggest tuning rookie mistakes, If your toms are making that Woof AFTER you hit the drum...Tune your bottom head first, or get new bottom heads!!!!! Very important!








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I've always used clear pinstripes on the batters and ebony ambassadors on the resos and have LOVED the way they sound.








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Pinstripes, definately Pinstripes. Big full sound, short sustain.








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I usually opt for the coated emperors on toms; I don't think ambassadors will be quite durable enough if you play hard. I know a lot of guys swear by pinstripes, but the emps seem a little more resonant to me. Depends on what you're after, sound-wise, I suppose.

Pinstripes no doubt.

Pinstripes for toms, Emperor X or PowerStroke 4 for snare and Powerstroke 4 for bass.