Best 14" Floor Toms for Small Setup 2026
Perfect 14" floor toms for small-setup - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch Drums 14"x14" FT Renown Maple SAB
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
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
#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
⭐
4.8/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BVB
by
DrumCraft
Unique
Recording
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for jazz and smaller setups
✓ PROS
- • Unique voice in floor tom category
- • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
- • May lack power for rock applications
- • May not provide expected floor tom depth
DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom BVBFloor TomSeries 6Size: 14" x 14"Shell material:...
⭐
4.8/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 523578
$208
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom SN
by
DrumCraft
Compact
Small Setup
Unique
Key Feature:
• Great for jazz and smaller setups
✓ PROS
- • Unique voice in floor tom category
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
✗ CONS
- • Less common size with fewer options
- • Legs may seem oversized for drum
DrumCraft Series 6 14"x14" Floor Tom SNFloor TomSeries 6Size: 14" x 14"Shell material: Maple /...
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 523576
$204
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Pearl 14"x14" Export FT M. Amethyst
by
Pearl
Jazz
Unique
Compact
Key Feature:
• Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✓ PROS
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
- • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✗ CONS
- • Less common size with fewer options
- • May lack power for rock applications
Pearl 14"x14" Export FT M. AmethystFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"Export series6-ply7.5 mm thick poplar...
⭐
4.6/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 615382
$197
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Millenium Focus 14"x14" Floor Tom Black
by
Millenium
Higher Pitch
Recording
Small Setup
Key Feature:
• Great for jazz and smaller setups
✓ PROS
- • Great for jazz and smaller setups
- • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✗ CONS
- • Legs may seem oversized for drum
- • May lack power for rock applications
Millenium Focus 14"x14" Floor Tom BlackFloor TomSize: 14" x 14"Focus SeriesShell with wrap...
⭐
4.6/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 510826
$98
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.
