Best Tama 18" Floor Toms 2025

Premium Tama 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

Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT CFF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT CFF

by Tama

Large Venues Metal Rock

Key Feature:

• Rich, full sound with good sustain

✓ PROS

• Excellent for rock and metal genres
• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone

✗ CONS

• May be too deep for some musical styles
• May overpower other drums in kit

Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT CFFFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Superstar Classic seriesMaple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 432062

$417

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Tama 18"x16" Starclassic WB FT VMP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Tama 18"x16" Starclassic WB FT VMP

by Tama

Metal Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Great projection in large venues

✓ PROS

• Great projection in large venues
• Rich, full sound with good sustain

✗ CONS

• Large size takes significant floor space
• More expensive than smaller sizes

Tama 18"x16" Starclassic WB FT VMPFloor TomSize: 18"x 16"Material: 6 mm / fouir layers of birch and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 610338

$878

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Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT BAB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT BAB

by Tama

Rock Pop Power

Key Feature:

• Professional stage presence

✓ PROS

• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
• Excellent for rock and metal genres

✗ CONS

• More expensive than smaller sizes
• May be too deep for some musical styles

Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT BABStand TomSize: 18"x 16"Superstar Classic SeriesMaple shellCLF18A...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 432061

$395

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Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom BRM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom BRM

by Tama

Metal Pop Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Rich, full sound with good sustain

✓ PROS

• Professional stage presence
• Excellent for rock and metal genres

✗ CONS

• Large size takes significant floor space
• May be too deep for some musical styles

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom BRMFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Imperialstar Series6-Ply8 mm thick...

⭐ 5.0/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 564809

$215

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Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HBK

by Tama

Large Venues Deep Tone Power

Key Feature:

• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone

✓ PROS

• Great projection in large venues
• Excellent for rock and metal genres

✗ CONS

• Heavier and more difficult to transport
• More expensive than smaller sizes

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HBKFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Imperialstar Series6-Ply8 mm thick...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 564817

$219

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Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom BOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom BOB

by Tama

Metal Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional stage presence

✓ PROS

• Excellent for rock and metal genres
• Rich, full sound with good sustain

✗ CONS

• May overpower other drums in kit
• More expensive than smaller sizes

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom BOBFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Imperialstar SeriesMaterial: 6-ply8 mm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 564887

$241

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Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HLB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HLB

by Tama

Deep Tone Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone

✓ PROS

• Large 18-inch size for deep, powerful tone
• Great projection in large venues

✗ CONS

• More expensive than smaller sizes
• May overpower other drums in kit

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HLBFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Imperialstar Series6-Ply8 mm thick...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 564821

$219

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Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom ELY - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom ELY

by Tama

Pop Large Venues Metal

Key Feature:

• Professional stage presence

✓ PROS

• Excellent for rock and metal genres
• Great projection in large venues

✗ CONS

• More expensive than smaller sizes
• Heavier and more difficult to transport

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom ELYFloor TomSize: 18" x 16"Imperialstar Series6-Ply8 mm thick...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 564813

$215

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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.

Best Tama 18" Floor Toms 2025

Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT CFF

Tama 18"x16" Starclassic WB FT VMP

Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT BAB

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom BRM

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HBK

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom BOB

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom HLB

Tama 18"x16" Imperialstar F.Tom ELY

How to Choose the Best 18" Floor Toms

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 18" floor toms?

How much should I spend on 18" floor toms?

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What are the best brands for 18" floor toms?

Should I buy 18" floor toms online or in-store?

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