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Best 16" Floor Toms for Beginner 2025

Perfect 16" floor toms for beginner - easy to play and learn on

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Jazz For Standard Setup For Versatile For Recording
BRANDS: DrumCraft Sonor Yamaha Gretsch Drums Pearl
Pearl 16"x16" Decade Maple FT -BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Pearl 16"x16" Decade Maple FT -BB

by Pearl
Recording Pop Versatile
Key Feature:
• Good projection and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
  • • Good projection and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability

Pearl 16"x16" Decade Maple FT -BBFloor TomSize: 16" x 16"Decade Maple seriesDMP1616F / C262Matt...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 411367
$549
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DW PDP CM 16"x14" Floor Tom PW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

DW PDP CM 16"x14" Floor Tom PW

by DW
Versatile Rock Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound
  • • Common size may not stand out

DW PDP CM 16"x14" Floor Tom PWStand TomSize: 16" x 14Concept Maple SeriesMaple wood shellChrome shell...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 491211
$417
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Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -GN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -GN

by Gretsch Drums
Jazz Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Great for most musical applications
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -GNFloor TomSize: 16” x 16"Renown Maple Series6-Ply 100% Maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 446997
$527
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Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. GAB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. GAB

by Gretsch Drums
Rock Jazz Recording
Key Feature:
• Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Good projection and sustain
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Catalina Cl. GABFloor TomSize: 16" x 16"Catalina Club Series7-Ply mahogany...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 509575
$351
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Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT TLB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT TLB

by Tama
Standard Setup Versatile Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
  • • Great for most musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT TLBFloor TomSize: 16" x 14"Superstar Classic SeriesCLF16A-TLBMaple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 432058
$373
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Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom WHP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom WHP

by Sonor
Recording Standard Setup Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for most musical applications
✓ PROS
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
  • • Good projection and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability
  • • May lack extreme low-end for some styles

Sonor 16"x15" AQ2 Floor Tom WHPStand TomSize: 16" x 15AQ2 Series7-ply maple shellChromed shell...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 459756
$384
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Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -PB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -PB

by Gretsch Drums
Versatile Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Good projection and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Good projection and sustain
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results

Gretsch Drums 16"x16" FT Renown Maple -PBFloor TomSize: 16" x 16"Renown Maple Series6-Ply maple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 455319
$560
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DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SBB

by DrumCraft
Pop Recording Versatile
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x14" Floor Tom SBBFloor TomSize: 16" x 14"Series 6Shell material:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543496
$230
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Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT TPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT TPB

by Tama
Rock Standard Setup Jazz
Key Feature:
• Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Great for most musical applications
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT TPBFloor TomSize: 16" x 14"Superstar Classic SeriesCLF16A-TPBMaple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 574490
$366
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Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - CLW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - CLW

by Yamaha
Recording Jazz Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Standard in most drum configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Great for most musical applications
  • • Good projection and sustain
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • May lack extreme low-end for some styles

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - CLWFloor TomSize: 16" x 15"Stage Custom Birch Series6-Ply birch...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 568186
$263
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DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBR

by DrumCraft
Standard Setup Jazz Recording
Key Feature:
• Standard in most drum configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
  • • Great for most musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SBRFloor TomSize: 16" x 16"6 SeriesShell material:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543507
$241
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Pearl 16"x16" Export FT M. Amethyst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Pearl 16"x16" Export FT M. Amethyst

by Pearl
Pop Versatile Jazz
Key Feature:
• Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results
  • • Common size may not stand out

Pearl 16"x16" Export FT M. AmethystFloor TomSize: 16" x 16"Export series6-ply7.5 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 615388
$219
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Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - MSG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - MSG

by Yamaha
Rock Pop Versatile
Key Feature:
• Good projection and sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
  • • Standard 16-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • May lack extreme low-end for some styles
  • • Requires proper tuning for best results

Yamaha Stage Custom 16"x15" FT - MSGFloor TomSize: 16" x 15"Stage Custom Birch Series6-Ply birch...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 568183
$263
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Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT BAB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT BAB

by Tama
Jazz Rock Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✓ PROS
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
  • • Great for most musical applications
✗ CONS
  • • Legs must be sturdy for stability
  • • Common size may not stand out

Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT BAB, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 14", CLF16A-BAB, Maple shell, Colour:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 432056
$362
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DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SWB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SWB

by DrumCraft
Standard Setup Rock Versatile
Key Feature:
• Great for most musical applications
✓ PROS
  • • Standard in most drum configurations
  • • Excellent balance of pitch and depth
✗ CONS
  • • Common size may not stand out
  • • May need dampening for controlled sound

DrumCraft Series 6 16"x16" Floor Tom SWBFloor TomSeries 6Size: 16" x 16"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523622
$241
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How to Choose the Best 16" 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 16" 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.

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