Remo PP-1182-BA Ambassador Clear

Compared to the murky world of off-brand nameless/budget starter skins something like these will improve the sound of your kit immensely. Of course once you've some experience you might want to branch out a little, but at least you've a great starting off point with a reliable skin. They take a range of tunings very well.

These are pretty thin single ply skins. If you don't already know they tend to be pretty springy with a decent ring and projection, I think they suit all styles of music, but they aren't as durable as double ply or coated heads so heavy hitters or people convinced they are playing in heavy bands and as such need something more durable might not be so keen on them.

I find remo coated tend to chip off almost straight away anyway as well, so clear are fine for top or reso heads.

These Remo Ambassador clear drum heads are my favourite drum heads to use. I find they tune up really easy, sounding good, tuned at high tensions or tuned low. I think they have a great attack, sounding nice and punchy, which is great for playing live.
I would choose these heads for more of a rocky sound, as opposed to a jazzy warm sound, where people would tend to use a coated head.
I have found that these heads last a very long time, you really get your gigs worth out of them, I am yet to break one of these heads, their durability is great, and for the amount they cost, you can't go wrong.