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Best DW 18" Floor Toms 2025

Premium DW 18" floor toms - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $800 Under $1,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Pop For Deep Tone For Large Venues For Power
BRANDS: Yamaha Tama DrumCraft Pearl DW
DW Design 18"x16" FT Cherry Stain - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

DW Design 18"x16" FT Cherry Stain

by DW
Power Large Venues Metal
Key Feature:
• Rich, full sound with good sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
  • • Great projection in large venues
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • May overpower other drums in kit

DW Design 18"x16" FT Cherry StainFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Finish: Cherry stainShell made of 8 layer...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 443855
$692
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DW 18"x16" FT Performance CS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

DW 18"x16" FT Performance CS

by DW
Metal Rock Deep Tone
Key Feature:
• Great projection in large venues
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport
  • • May be too deep for some musical styles

DW 18" x 16" FT Performance CSStand TomDrum Workshop Performance seriesSize: 18" x1 6"Colour:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 462539
$878
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DW Design 18"x16" FT Acryl - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

DW Design 18"x16" FT Acryl

by DW
Deep Tone Pop Power
Key Feature:
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection in large venues
  • • Professional stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • May be too deep for some musical styles
  • • Large size takes significant floor space

DW Design 18"x16" FT AcrylFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Material: AcrylicChrome hardwareTrue pitch...

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 468708
$768
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DW Design 18"x16" FT Satin Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

DW Design 18"x16" FT Satin Black

by DW
Metal Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Great projection in large venues
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • May be too deep for some musical styles
  • • Large size takes significant floor space

DW Design 18"x16" FT Satin BlackFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Finish: Satin blackShell made of 8 layer...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 510069
$681
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DW 18"x16" FT Performance Tobacco - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

DW 18"x16" FT Performance Tobacco

by DW
Rock Deep Tone Power
Key Feature:
• Rich, full sound with good sustain
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection in large venues
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DW 18"x16" FT Performance TobaccoFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"8-Ply kettle of hand selected North...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 435513
$824
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DW 18"x16" FT Performance Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

DW 18"x16" FT Performance Ebony

by DW
Power Large Venues Metal
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Professional stage presence
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport
  • • Large size takes significant floor space

DW 18"x16" FT Performance EbonyFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Performance series8-Ply shell made of...

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 447941
$912
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How to Choose the Best 18" 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 18" 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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