Makes a lot of sense for a bass drum head; pretty much a Powerstroke with a built in patch (and 70s vibes).

I love those heads on toms, in fact I may switch back soon to them again

I inherited a 24" black dot head on a drum purchase and needed one for my Rogers bass drum I recently acquired. It is ok From my perspective behind the kit, It has a lot of attack and punch, but not the ummph I am used to. Not bad. It must sound decent out in front of the drum. I used it on a couple of rock gigs and it seemed to perform well. I had a kick mic on it. I have a smooth white reso with felt strip, and actually put a felt strip on the batter and cut some one inch weather stripping pieces and placed them at each lug at the edge of the head. I like the Super Kick 1 heads and thought I would try that to help it some. I heard these heads were basically Ambassadors with a black dot on them. I think it might sound better if I rip that plastic dot off. I removed them before. I swear I can hear that plastic when the beater strikes the head.

I would assume you're talking about a regular CS black dot head ?

I was referring to the new POWERSTROKE CS BLACK DOT, which has thin underlay like in a regular powerstroke 3, but with the CS black dot added.. The regular black dot bass drum heads sound exactly as you explained.. I never liked them on bass drums , although on toms they're phenomenal..This is why i was asking if anyone tried out this new head because i wasn't crazy about the original and was afraid it would sound pretty much the same.. But thanks for the reply, as well as to everyone else who gave their opinions.,I think i'll end up getting it anyway..;))

Ohh ok, I didn't realize there was that much difference. I am not crazy about that one on my bass drum really. I was just trying everything I could think of before I had to spring for a new head. I feel bad for my Rogers bass drum having to wear that. I am sure it is embarrassed and not happy about it.