I ordered this snare head just to try it. The quality is amazing, and it is basicaly bulletproof (didn't test it, so do not quote me on that). Heavy as hell, so I was hoping for a lower tone with the usual tension. Well, maybe. A bit. But it is also a bit sharper on the attack than usual. Not a bad sound at all, suprisingly responsive too, but not what I was after. Looks cool, but sounds a bit... well, unusual. One day I love it, on other days I find it kinda... meh. Could work for many of us, but the price works against it. Will stay playable for a helluva lot longer than other snare head, but to cough up the money up front... well... probably not for anyone. A nice and certanily different sound for your arsenal, but I'm on the fence recommending it.