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Best 18" Floor Toms for Professional 2025

Perfect 18" floor toms for professional - easy to play and learn on

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
Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -STB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -STB

by Gretsch Drums
Metal Power Pop
Key Feature:
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
  • • Rich, full sound with good sustain
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • May overpower other drums in kit

Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -STBFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Renown Maple Series6-Ply maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 493629
$857
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Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -SOP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -SOP

by Gretsch Drums
Large Venues Deep Tone Power
Key Feature:
• Professional stage presence
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection in large venues
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
✗ CONS
  • • Large size takes significant floor space
  • • May overpower other drums in kit

Gretsch Drums 18"x16" FT Renown Maple -SOPFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Wrapped shell6-Ply 100% maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 435109
$813
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Yamaha 18"x16" Recording Custom SOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Yamaha 18"x16" Recording Custom SOB

by Yamaha
Large Venues Metal Deep Tone
Key Feature:
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection in large venues
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • May be too deep for some musical styles

Yamaha 18"x16" Recording Custom SOBFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"6-Ply shell made of 100% birchInterior...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 494845
$1,098
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Pearl Crystal Beat 18"x16" Fl. #730 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Pearl Crystal Beat 18"x16" Fl. #730

by Pearl
Rock Pop Power
Key Feature:
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full sound with good sustain
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Large size takes significant floor space
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

Pearl Crystal Beat 18"x16" Fl. #730Stand TomSize: 18 "x 16"Crystal Beat seriesModern remake of the...

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 405749
$568
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DW Design 18"x16" FT Cherry Stain - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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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Pearl 18"x16" Decade Maple FT -RE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Pearl 18"x16" Decade Maple FT -RE

by Pearl
Deep Tone Metal Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes
  • • May overpower other drums in kit

Pearl 18"x16" Decade Maple FT -REStand TomSize: 18" x 16"Decade Maple seriesDMP1816F/C261High-gloss...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 411375
$659
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DW 18"x16" FT Performance CS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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Pearl 18"x16" Decade Maple FT -BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Pearl 18"x16" Decade Maple FT -BB

by Pearl
Deep Tone Pop Metal
Key Feature:
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection in large venues
  • • Professional stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower other drums in kit
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport

Pearl 18"x16" Decade Maple FT -BBStand TomSize: 18"x 16"Decade Maple seriesDMP1816F/C262Matt...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 411381
$677
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DW Design 18"x16" FT Acryl - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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 18"x16" FT Performance Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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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Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - CLW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - CLW

by Yamaha
Metal Pop Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Professional stage presence
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • May be too deep for some musical styles
  • • May overpower other drums in kit

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT - CLWFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Stage Custom Birch Series6-Ply birch...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 568187
$296
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Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT NW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT NW

by Yamaha
Deep Tone Metal Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full sound with good sustain
  • • Professional stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower other drums in kit
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

Yamaha Stage Custom 18"x16" FT NWFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Stage Custom Birch seriesShell made of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 474142
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SWB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SWB

by DrumCraft
Power Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Professional stage presence
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier and more difficult to transport
  • • May overpower other drums in kit

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SWBFloor TomSeries 6Size: 18" x 16"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523639
$244
Buy at Thomann View Details
DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SBR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SBR

by DrumCraft
Power Rock Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection in large venues
  • • Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Large size takes significant floor space
  • • More expensive than smaller sizes

DrumCraft Series 6 18"x16" Floor Tom SBRFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"6 SeriesShell material: Maple /...

⭐ 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543503
$274
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Pearl 18"x16" Decade Maple FT -BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Pearl 18"x16" Decade Maple FT -BK

by Pearl
Rock Metal Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for rock and metal genres
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for rock and metal genres
  • • Professional stage presence
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower other drums in kit
  • • May be too deep for some musical styles

Pearl 18"x16" Decade Maple FT -BKStand TomSize: 18"x 16"Decade Maple seriesDMP1816F/C227Matt...

⭐ 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 411383
$677
Buy at Thomann View Details

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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