Evans 14" Strata 1000 concert snare drum head features a single ply of 10mil film with a coating that closely resembles traditional calf skin. The thicker film yields a darker timbre and warm tone resembling slightly thicker calf skin. A 2mil overtone control ring increases articulation and focuses the tone. Evans Level 360 technology is incorporated to extend the level playing surface of the drumhead, 360 degrees around the drum. The vertically enhanced collar design guarantees even contact with the critical bearing edge of the drum shell, resulting in: ease of tuning, extended pitch range and optimum quality of sound. Evans Level 360 technology resolves the age-old dilemma of traditional synthetic heads consistently not fitting the drum shell without using considerable force.