Evans smooth white EQ3 resonant no-port series features a single ply of 7.5mil film with a 10mil internal overtone control ring. The series delivers a warm and punchy sound with a controlled, short decay popular for both players and engineers. This version features a tom hoop to accommodate metal flange counter hoops. For over 40 years, Evans has been a pioneer of drum head manufacturing and design. Known for innovative designs such as EMAD, EC2S, and the Hydraulic series, Evans drum heads are made in the USA in a state of the art manufacturing facility. Acquired in 1996 by D'Addario and Company, the global leader in musical instrument accessories, the Evans brand is synonymous with quality and consistency.