I have had this head for a while now and used it at 30 or so shows and about that many band practices. By now, if this were a normal skin, i would be replacing it. I can't even see wear on it yet and it still sounds as good as it did new. When i read reviews saying exactly that i was dubious to say the least but it has proven its worth many times over. People even compliment my snare sound now, and the way it looks tends to draw some attention too.
I thought i would give it a try to see what all the hype was about and, worse case scenario, replace it after a few weeks like my normal skins. I think this thing has another 300 shows in it judging by how well its holding up so far!
But it, try it, love it!