Evans 16" EC2S/SST Clear

I needed a special small kit for some acoustic gigs. My plan was to use my 16×16" floor tom as a kick drum. I needed a drum head that could take the beating from the pedal, and that would sound deep and controlled. I got both things from this one. The kicks sound like they're coming from a bigger somewhat muffled drum. The overtones are few, and are not dominant - the sound is not "ringy". I have not tried it with my sticks (except for tuning), but if you're looking for control this drum head will probably work for you. It stands up quite well to pedal kicks, and it did not get dented or bent.
I am very satisfied with this drum head and would recommend it along the lines described above.

Evans drum skins are top quality. The sound is perfect, they are durable and last long. I would highly recommend Evans over and above any other skin brand.
I recently switched to Hydraulic batters for all my toms; the EC2s are a classic looking and sounding clear tom batter, but the hydraulics for me are a lot rounder and fuller sounding. They decay quicker than the EC2s clears, so for my taste hydraulics are perfect. But, if you prefer longer decay and a slightly more complex set of fine overtone options in tuning, then I couldn't recommend the EC2s skins more.
Proper good old Evans.
My favourites by far :-)