For the ultimate in snare tone, response, tuning range, articulation, and expression, the Ambassador Coated is the industry standard. Ambassador X Coated offers similar characteristics with added durability in a single-ply 12-mil film, with a slightly warmer tone and less sustain. The single-ply Ambassador X14 Coated provides even greater durability with a darker tone and controlled sustain thanks to its single-ply 14-mil construction. The Ambassador Vintage Coated provides added warmth with a s