Evans debuted its innovative ultraviolet-cured UV1 single-ply coated snare/tom drumhead in early 2017, and many drummers raved over its chip-resistant textured finish and slightly punchier tone. Earlier this year, the company added versions for bass drums, including a basic UV1 single-ply as well as UV1 versions of the popular EQ4, which has an internal muffling ring, and the EMAD, which comes with two interchangeable externally mounted foam dampeners.

November 2018 Issue