Head 2 Head - The Third Wave

digitalDrummer continues to put mesh heads under the microscope in our ongoing quest for the quietest, best-feeling playing surface. This month, we add four more tests to our growing catalogue.

GoEdrum

The Taiwanese manufacturer has been selling mesh heads for a while – on its e-drums and as standalone products.

The 12” dual-ply head has two layers of stiff medium gauge mesh, slightly heavier than Roland or Drum-tec, laid in the same direction rather than at a 45 degree angle. The visual result is a strange moiré effect which some may find annoying.

The use of the tight, stiff, heavier-gauge mesh creates a deader feel than some of the more bouncy offerings and this shows in the slightly subdued rebound. However, the head is easy to crank up for more bounce.

The mesh produces an even response across the head and feels quite mylar-like under the stick.

Interestingly – maybe a consequence of the parallel weave, this head escapes the annoying two-ply buzz and produces a soft, high-pitched tone.

Billy Blast Ballistech 3.0