Remo 18" Powerstroke 4 Clear Bass

The Remo 18" Powerstroke 4 Clear Bass Drum Head is built for drummers who want maximum low-end punch, tight control, and modern attack from a smaller kick drum setup without sacrificing power or projection. Designed with heavier playing styles in mind, the Powerstroke 4 Clear delivers a focused, aggressive bass drum sound that works brilliantly across rock, metal, punk, indie, gospel, and contemporary live performance setups.

Constructed from two plies of clear film with Remo’s integrated dampening system, this head produces a deep, punchy response with short controlled sustain and excellent beater definition. The dual-ply construction adds extra durability and low-end weight, while the built-in overtone control naturally reins in excessive resonance without choking the drum’s character.

The clear finish enhances articulation and attack, helping every kick cut sharply through busy mixes while still retaining warmth and body underneath. On an 18" bass drum, the Powerstroke 4 works especially well for creating a tight, focused punch with surprising depth and authority—ideal for players wanting compact kits to still sound huge and commanding.

Tuned low, it delivers fat, modern thump with excellent control. At medium tensions, it becomes punchy, articulate, and highly mix-friendly for studio and live applications alike. One of the biggest strengths of the Powerstroke 4 series is how quickly it produces a polished, “ready-to-mic” kick drum sound with minimal additional muffling required.

At Musicmaker, this is a brilliant recommendation for drummers who want a compact bass drum setup to sound powerful, focused, and stage-ready with modern controlled punch.

Features

• 18" clear bass drum head with focused low-end response

• Dual-ply construction for enhanced durability and punch

• Integrated dampening system controls excessive overtones naturally

• Deep, tight bass response with short controlled sustain

• Clear finish enhances beater attack and articulation

• Excellent for rock, metal, punk, indie, gospel, and modern live performance

• Produces a focused, mix-ready kick drum sound with minimal muffling

• Ideal for compact bass drum setups needing extra punch and control

• Durable design suited for heavy hitters and regular gigging