It is a bummer. Really is.
Yeah, the only reason I'm having to replace my bass head is because all I had were those darned felt beaters I've love for so many years. I have to say, after seeing how they melted my otherwise rather indestructible little bass head, I really had no reservations to move on to some nice plastic beaters. I guess wood works too, but I'm using Pearl Plastic Beaters.
Aside from the heads thing, how are you enjoying your new kit? They sure do look fantastic, both aesthetically and statistically. Looks like a dream e-kit, actually!