Evans TT08HR Hydraulic Red 8″ Tom Batter Drumhead
An Evans Hydraulic Red 8-inch tom head, with a thin layer of oil between two 7-mil plies for the fat, deep, short sound of early-70s rock.
- 8-inch two-ply head made from two 7-mil plies of film
- Thin layer of oil between the plies cuts sustain and overtones
- Fat, deep, short tone in the style of early-70s rock
- Famously easy to tune, ideal for troublesome drums
- Slightly thicker plies than Hydraulic Glass (7-mil versus 6.5-mil)
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An Evans Hydraulic Red 8-inch tom head, with a thin layer of oil between two 7-mil plies for the fat, deep, short sound of early-70s rock.
Evans Hydraulic Red — Oil-Filled Punch for High-Impact Playing
The Evans Hydraulic Red is a two-ply drumhead with a thin layer of oil sealed between the plies — a unique construction that dramatically reduces sustain while adding a thick, punchy attack that defined the drum sound of 1970s and 1980s rock and pop recordings. If you want that deep, dead, powerful thud with almost no ring, the Hydraulic series delivers it without a single strip of tape on the head.
The red-tinted top ply gives the Hydraulic series its distinctive look, and the oil fill between the plies creates natural internal dampening that is completely even across the entire playing surface. The result is a controlled, aggressive tone that sits solidly in a dense mix and responds decisively to both soft ghost strokes and hard backbeats. Popular in rock, metal, hip-hop-influenced pop, and any context where a dry, powerful tom sound is the goal.
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Oil-Filled Construction: Thin layer of oil sealed between two plies provides natural internal dampening — a dry, controlled attack with minimal ring or sustain.
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Distinctive Red Film: The iconic red top ply gives the Hydraulic series its instantly recognisable look on the kit.
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No Tape Required: Built-in dampening replaces external muting solutions — a consistently dry tone, every show, without setup fuss.
Why buy from The Bangalore Drum Shop
- Authorised Evans Dealer: Genuine India-market stock with the manufacturer's warranty, supported by us directly.
- Play it before you buy it: Our Bengaluru showroom is set up so you can sit down and play, and compare against the alternatives in the room.
- Advice from drummers: The team plays. Ask about sizes, heads, sticks, thrones, pedals and what will actually suit the room you play in.
- Pan-India delivery: Shipped anywhere in India, packed for transit, with tracking from despatch to your door.
- GST invoice and after-sales support: Full tax invoice on every order, and a service point in the city rather than a call centre.
Technical Details14 specifications
Specification | Details |
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Model / SKU | TT08HR |
Brand | Evans |
Manufacturer | D'Addario |
Series | Hydraulic |
Type | Tom Batter Drumhead |
Construction | 2-Ply with Oil Layer Between Plies |
Film Thickness | 7 mil + 7 mil |
Technology | Hydraulic + Level 360 |
Attack | Defined |
Sustain | Short |
Durability | Extended |
Ideal For | Rock, Metal, Funk |
Country of Origin | USA |
Production Facility | New York, USA |
Dimensions & Weight1 specification
Specification | Details |
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Size | 8" |
Materials & Finish1 specification
Specification | Details |
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Finish / Color | Red |
Sound, Electronics & Control2 specifications
Specification | Details |
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Tone | Dark |
Sound Character | Fat, Deep, Short |
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