Evans UV1 Coated 14" Snare Drumhead - UV-Cured 1-Ply Batter | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Evans UV1 Coated is a 14" single-ply batter drumhead engineered to solve one of drumming's most persistent frustrations — a coating that wears out long before the head does. Built on a reinforced 10-mil film and finished with a patented UV-cured coating, the UV1 resists the dents, flaking, scratching, and wear that prematurely age conventional coated heads. It's the ideal choice for snare players who demand lasting sensitivity, consistent tone, and a coating tough enough to keep up with their playing.
Product Overview
Where most coated drumheads rely on a traditional coating application that gradually breaks down under rimshots, brush swirls, and buzz rolls, the UV1 takes a different approach. Evans' patented UV-cured finish bonds to the 10-mil film at a molecular level, delivering protection against chipping, flaking, and surface wear that outlasts conventional coatings significantly. The result is a head that holds its sensitivity and brush response for far longer — meaning less time retuning, re-damping, and breaking in a replacement head.
Despite the added durability, the UV1 doesn't sacrifice the familiar feel and tone of a quality single-ply coated head. The 10-mil film provides a balance of sensitivity and resonance well-suited to snare and tom applications, with enough body to handle rimshots and aggressive playing without compromising the refined response that brush players and jazz drummers expect. Buzz rolls, swirls, and ghost notes all translate cleanly on the UV1's coated surface.
Completing the design is Evans' Level 360 collar — a precision-engineered collar that seats the head evenly at every point along the bearing edge. This even seating translates directly to more consistent tone and easier, more stable tuning, whether you're installing a fresh head in the studio or making quick adjustments before a gig.
Ideal For
- Snare drummers tired of replacing coated heads prematurely due to coating wear, flaking, or surface damage
- Brush players and jazz drummers who rely on long-lasting coating sensitivity for swirls and buzz rolls
- Hard hitters who need a coated batter head that can absorb rimshots and aggressive playing without deteriorating quickly
- Gigging and touring drummers who want to maximize the time between head changes on the road
- Players in Idaho Falls looking to upgrade to a more durable, longer-lasting coated snare drumhead
Key Features
Patented UV-Cured Coating
Evans' breakthrough UV-cured finish resists dents, splits, scratching, stretching, flaking, and general wear far longer than conventionally coated heads — so the coating and the head wear out at the same rate, the way they should.
Reinforced 10-Mil Single-Ply Film
A stronger-than-standard 10-mil single-ply construction gives the UV1 the durability to handle rimshots and aggressive technique while maintaining the sensitivity and tonal balance expected from a quality coated batter head.
Long-Lasting Brush and Buzz Response
The UV-cured surface holds its texture through extended use, preserving the sensitivity needed for brush swirls, buzz rolls, and ghost notes long after a conventional coating would have worn smooth.
Level 360 Collar
Evans' precision-engineered collar seats evenly at every point along the bearing edge, producing more consistent tone across the head's surface and making tuning more stable and predictable.
Snare and Tom Versatility
Designed for snare applications but equally capable on toms, the UV1 is a practical all-around coated batter head for drummers who want one reliable solution across their kit.
What's Included
- Evans UV1 Coated 14" Batter Drumhead (1 head)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Evans |
| Model | UV1 Coated |
| Size | 14" |
| Type | Batter |
| Ply Construction | 1-ply |
| Film Thickness | 10mil |
| Surface | UV-cured coated |
| Collar | Level 360 |
| Application | Snare and toms |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B14UV1 |
Get Your Hands on This Drumhead Today
The Evans UV1 Coated 14" is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in and talk heads with our team — we're happy to help you find the right batter for your snare, your playing style, and how hard you push your gear. If you're ready to stop replacing coated heads ahead of schedule, the UV1 is worth a serious look.
