Best 14" Floor Toms for Recording 2025

Professional 14" floor toms for recording use - perfect sound and reliability

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Small Setup For Recording For Compact For Higher Pitch For Unique

BRANDS: DrumCraft Sonor DW Yamaha Tama Pearl Gretsch Drums

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB

by Gretsch Drums

Compact Unique Small Setup

Key Feature:

• Great for jazz and smaller setups

✓ PROS

• Great for jazz and smaller setups
• Easy to position and transport

✗ CONS

• May not provide expected floor tom depth
• Higher pitch limits some musical styles

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SABFloor tomSize: 14 "x 14"Lacquered shellColour: Satin...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 511873

$527

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DW Design 14"x12" FT Gloss White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

DW Design 14"x12" FT Gloss White

by DW

Higher Pitch Small Setup Jazz

Key Feature:

• Higher pitch than standard floor toms

✓ PROS

• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
• Great for jazz and smaller setups

✗ CONS

• Legs may seem oversized for drum
• May lack power for rock applications

DW Design 14"x12" FT Gloss WhiteFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Design Series8-ply shell made from selected...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 604202

$582

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DW 14"x12" FT Performance - Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

DW 14"x12" FT Performance - Gold

by DW

Compact Small Setup Jazz

Key Feature:

• Higher pitch than standard floor toms

✓ PROS

• Higher pitch than standard floor toms
• Great for jazz and smaller setups

✗ CONS

• Less common size with fewer options
• Higher pitch limits some musical styles

DW 14"x12" FT Performance - GoldFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Performance Series8-ly shell made from...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 575607

$824

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x12" Floor Tom SN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x12" Floor Tom SN

by DrumCraft

Recording Higher Pitch Unique

Key Feature:

• Higher pitch than standard floor toms

✓ PROS

• Great for jazz and smaller setups
• Higher pitch than standard floor toms

✗ CONS

• May not provide expected floor tom depth
• Higher pitch limits some musical styles

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x12" Floor Tom SNFloor TomSeries 6Size: 14" x 12"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 523573

$197

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DW Design 14"x12" FT Blue Granite - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

DW Design 14"x12" FT Blue Granite

by DW

Jazz Small Setup Higher Pitch

Key Feature:

• Great for jazz and smaller setups

✓ PROS

• Unique voice in floor tom category
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size

✗ CONS

• Less common size with fewer options
• Legs may seem oversized for drum

DW Design 14"x12" FT Blue GraniteFloor TomLimited Thomann editionSize: 14" x 12"8-ply shells made...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 611454

$472

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x12" Floor Tom SBR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x12" Floor Tom SBR

by DrumCraft

Recording Compact Unique

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 not provide expected floor tom depth

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x12" Floor Tom SBRFloor TomSeries 6Size: 14" x 12"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 543482

$186

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Yamaha Stage Custom 14"x13" FT - MSG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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DW PDP 14"x14" CC FT Ox Blood - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

DW PDP 14"x14" CC FT Ox Blood

by DW

Unique Recording Compact

Key Feature:

• Compact 14-inch floor tom size

✓ PROS

• Higher pitch than standard floor toms
• Unique voice in floor tom category

✗ CONS

• Less common size with fewer options
• Legs may seem oversized for drum

DW PDP 14"x14" CC FT Ox BloodFloor TomConcept Classic SeriesSize: 14" x 14"Shell material: Maple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 590418

$428

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom SBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom SBB

by DrumCraft

Small Setup Unique Compact

Key Feature:

• Compact 14-inch floor tom size

✓ PROS

• Great for jazz and smaller setups
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size

✗ CONS

• Higher pitch limits some musical styles
• May not provide expected floor tom depth

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom SBBFloor Tom6 SeriesSize: 14" x 14"Shell material:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 543490

$197

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Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BP

by DrumCraft

Unique Recording Jazz

Key Feature:

• Unique voice in floor tom category

✓ PROS

• Unique voice in floor tom category
• Great for jazz and smaller setups

✗ CONS

• Higher pitch limits some musical styles
• Less common size with fewer options

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BPFloor Tom6 SeriesSize: 14" x 14"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 523580

$197

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DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BRF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.4/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BRF

by DrumCraft

Higher Pitch Small Setup Unique

Key Feature:

• Higher pitch than standard floor toms

✓ PROS

• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
• Great for jazz and smaller setups

✗ CONS

• Higher pitch limits some musical styles
• May not provide expected floor tom depth

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BRFFloor Tom6 SeriesSize: 14" x 14"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 523579

$186

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Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom HBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom HBK

by Tama

Unique Compact Higher Pitch

Key Feature:

• Easy to position and transport

✓ PROS

• Great for jazz and smaller setups
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size

✗ CONS

• May lack power for rock applications
• Legs may seem oversized for drum

Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom HBKFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Imperialstar Series6-ply8 mm thick...

⭐ 4.4/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 564805

$175

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Pearl 14"x14" Export FT Mid. Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Pearl 14"x14" Export FT Mid. Blue

by Pearl

Compact Unique Recording

Key Feature:

• Compact 14-inch floor tom size

✓ PROS

• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
• Higher pitch than standard floor toms

✗ CONS

• May lack power for rock applications
• Less common size with fewer options

Pearl 14"x14" Export FT Midnight Blue; Floor Tom; Export Series; Size: 14”x14”; 6-ply poplar shells,...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 615383

$197

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Pearl 14"x14" Export FT G. Silver - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Pearl 14"x14" Export FT G. Silver

by Pearl

Unique Higher Pitch Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for jazz and smaller setups

✓ 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

Pearl 14"x14" Export FT G. SilverFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"Export series6-ply7.5 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 615381

$197

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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.

Best 14" Floor Toms for Recording 2025

Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB

DW Design 14"x12" FT Gloss White

DW 14"x12" FT Performance - Gold

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x12" Floor Tom SN

DW Design 14"x12" FT Blue Granite

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x12" Floor Tom SBR

Yamaha Stage Custom 14"x13" FT - MSG

DW PDP 14"x14" CC FT Ox Blood

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom SBB

Sonor SQ1 14"x13" Floor Tom SCB

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BP

DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BRF

Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom HBK

Pearl 14"x14" Export FT Mid. Blue

Pearl 14"x14" Export FT G. Silver

How to Choose the Best 14" Floor Toms

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 14" floor toms?

How much should I spend on 14" floor toms?

Are expensive 14" floor toms worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 14" floor toms?

Should I buy 14" floor toms online or in-store?

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