Best 14" Floor Toms 2026
Top-rated 14" floor toms 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -VP
Unique
Compact
Recording
Key Feature:
• Unique voice in floor tom category
✓ PROS
- • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
✗ CONS
- • Less common size with fewer options
- • Legs may seem oversized for drum
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -VPFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"RN2-1414F-VP7-Ply shell made of...
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 430131
$549
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha 14"x13" Recording Custom SOB
by
Yamaha
Small Setup
Compact
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for jazz and smaller setups
✓ PROS
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
- • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
- • May not provide expected floor tom depth
- • May lack power for rock applications
Yamaha 14"x13" Recording Custom SOBFloor tomSize: 14" x 13"Recording Custom Series6-ply birch...
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 480158
$945
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Pearl 14"x14" Decade Maple FT -BB
by
Pearl
Small Setup
Higher Pitch
Recording
Key Feature:
• Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✓ PROS
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
- • Unique voice in floor tom category
✗ CONS
- • Legs may seem oversized for drum
- • May lack power for rock applications
Pearl 14"x14" Decade Maple FT -BBFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"Decade Maple SeriesDMP1414F/C262Matte...
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 411166
$506
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -SOP
Unique
Small Setup
Compact
Key Feature:
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
- • Easy to position and transport
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
✗ CONS
- • Less common size with fewer options
- • Legs may seem oversized for drum
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple -SOPFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"Wrapped shell7-Ply 100% maple...
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 482261
$538
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom CRB
by
Sonor
Recording
Jazz
Compact
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
- • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
- • Easy to position and transport
✗ CONS
- • May lack power for rock applications
- • May not provide expected floor tom depth
Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom CRBFloor tomColour: Cruiser Blue100% European birch45° bearing edgeCLTF...
⭐
4.6/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 503255
$824
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCB
by
Sonor
Unique
Small Setup
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
- • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
- • Unique voice in floor tom category
✗ CONS
- • May not provide expected floor tom depth
- • May lack power for rock applications
Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCBFloor TomSize: 14" x 13"SQ1 SeriesEuropean birch shell45° Bearing...
⭐
5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 552172
$879
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple CB
Jazz
Small Setup
Higher Pitch
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
- • Unique voice in floor tom category
- • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✗ CONS
- • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
- • Legs may seem oversized for drum
Gretsch Drums 14"x4" FT Renown Maple CBFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"Renown Maple seriesLacquered...
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 426770
$548
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple PB
Jazz
Unique
Small Setup
Key Feature:
• Unique voice in floor tom category
✓ PROS
- • Unique voice in floor tom category
- • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✗ CONS
- • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
- • May not provide expected floor tom depth
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple PBFloor tomSize: 14" x 14"Lacquered shellColour: Piano black...
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 475249
$538
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
DW 14"x12" FT Performance - White
by
DW
Recording
Jazz
Higher Pitch
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
- • Easy to position and transport
✗ CONS
- • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
- • Legs may seem oversized for drum
DW 14"x12" FT Performance - WhiteFloor TomPerformance SeriesSize: 14" x 12"8-Ply shell made of...
⭐
4.9/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 300463
$747
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
DW PDP 14"x12" Floor Tom Exotic
by
DW
Recording
Compact
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✓ PROS
- • Easy to position and transport
- • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✗ CONS
- • May not provide expected floor tom depth
- • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
DW PDP 14"x12" Floor Tom ExoticFloor tomSize: 14" x 12"Concept Exotic Series100% maple shellChrome...
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 492527
$428
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TSB
by
Sonor
Recording
Compact
Small Setup
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
- • Unique voice in floor tom category
- • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
- • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
- • May lack power for rock applications
Sonor 14"x13" AQ2 Floor Tom TSBFloor TomSize: 14" x 13"AQ2 seriesDrum shell material: 7-ply...
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 456140
$347
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
DW Design 14"x12" FT Acryl
by
DW
Unique
Higher Pitch
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
- • Unique voice in floor tom category
- • Easy to position and transport
✗ CONS
- • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
- • Legs may seem oversized for drum
DW Design 14"x12" FT AcrylFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Chrome-plated hardwareTrue-Pitch tension rodsRemo...
⭐
4.4/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 423909
$637
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" Catalina Maple-SDCB
Small Setup
Compact
Recording
Key Feature:
• Unique voice in floor tom category
✓ PROS
- • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
- • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
- • Less common size with fewer options
- • May not provide expected floor tom depth
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" Catalina Maple-SDCBFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"Catalina Maple series7-Ply 100%...
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 328917
$325
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" Catalina Maple-WG
Unique
Compact
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
- • Easy to position and transport
✗ CONS
- • May not provide expected floor tom depth
- • Less common size with fewer options
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" Catalina Maple-WGFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"Catalina Maple series7-Ply 100%...
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 328913
$325
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha Stage Custom 14"x13" FT - MSG
by
Yamaha
Unique
Higher Pitch
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
- • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
- • May not provide expected floor tom depth
- • Less common size with fewer options
Yamaha Stage Custom 14"x13" FT - MSGFloor TomSize: 14" x 13"Stage Custom Birch Series6-Ply birch...
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 568181
$263
How to Choose the Best 14" Floor Toms
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 14" floor toms typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
