A beefier 2-ply version of the innovative ultraviolet-light-cured coated batter. Last fall Evans expanded its offerings featuring the new UV-cured coating to include a double-ply model, the UV2. These heads comprise two layers of 7 mil film and a thin layer of a textured-white appliqué. They are available in 8″–18″ sizes and are offered in four prepacks. The Fusion Tom Pack includes 10″, 12″, and 14″ sizes; the Rock Tom Pack includes 10″, 12″, and 16″ sizes; the Standard Tom Pack includes 12″, 13″, and 16″ sizes; and the Bulk Pack includes several 14″ heads. We received 12″, 13″, 14″, and 16″ samples to test on two different drumsets: a jazz/fusion 12″/14″/20″ maple kit and a classic rock–style 13″/16″/24″ solid mahogany setup. Big and Bold The UV2 drumheads are said to be slightly punchier than Evans’ classic G2 Coated but with similar depth and attack. The UV coating provides additional […]

August 2020 Issue