What size and how many toms do I need?

Common rack tom diameters are 10, 12, 13″, floor toms 14, 16, 18″. A classic kit has one or two rack toms and one floor tom (e.g. 12″ + 16″ or 10″+12″+14″). Smaller toms give a higher sound, larger ones a lower one, and a greater number expands the melodic range for fills. For most styles 2–3 toms are enough, for progressive and metal sets more are taken. Be guided by style and the desired range. We'll suggest a set of sizes for your music.

What shell material should I choose?

Tom shells are made mostly of wood: maple gives a balanced, warm tone, birch more attack and crispness, mahogany warm lows and a vintage character. The number of plies and shell thickness affect resonance and loudness. For a uniform kit sound, toms are usually matched from the same material and series as the bass drum and snare. Budget kits often use poplar or combinations. We'll suggest a tom material for your sound and budget.

Rack toms mount on a bracket (holder) set on the bass drum, or on a separate stand or a cymbal stand with a tom holder — the latter gives a cleaner bass drum sound (virgin). Floor toms stand on three of their own legs, adjustable in height. It's important that the holder is compatible with your toms in size and mount type. Modern mounting systems (e.g. isolation ones) reduce the effect on resonance. We'll suggest a mount for your toms and kit.

How do I match toms to the rest of the kit?

If you're adding or expanding toms, it's worth matching them to the rest of the kit: material, series and finish — for a uniform sound and look. The easiest is to take a tom pack of the same model line, which guarantees compatibility of mount sizes and timbre. When buying separately, pay attention to the brand, series, diameter and depth. Deeper toms sound fuller, shallow ones faster and crisper. We'll suggest toms that go well with your drum and snare.

For a good tom sound it's important to evenly tension the top (batter) and bottom (resonant) heads and match their tuning. Higher tension gives a higher, crisper tone, lower one a deeper, fuller one. The tuning of adjacent toms is usually done with a musical interval for pleasant fills. Replace worn heads for a fresh sound, and if needed add light muffling against excess overtones. Proper tuning unlocks the potential of even budget toms. We'll suggest heads and help with tuning.

Drum Toms with Discount

Q: What is a tom and what is its role in the kit?

A tom (tom-tom) is a drum without snare wires, with a rounded, singing tone used for fills, transitions and melodic movement around the drum kit. Unlike the snare drum, a tom gives a clean tonal sound without 'crackle'. A kit usually has several toms of different sizes — from high (small diameters) to low (large ones). They come as rack and floor toms. Toms set the melodic palette of the kit. We'll suggest toms for your style and configuration.

Q: How do rack toms differ from floor toms?

Rack toms have a smaller diameter (usually 8–13″) and mount above the bass drum on a bracket or separate stand — giving a higher, brighter tone. Floor toms are larger (14–18″), stand on their own legs on the floor and give a deep, low, full sound. A standard kit usually has one or two rack toms and one floor tom. The number and sizes determine the melodic range of the kit. We'll suggest a combination of rack and floor toms for your style.

Q: Where can I buy toms in Ukraine?

SoundsGood helps with selecting and supplying toms across Ukraine; a consultation is at our Kyiv showroom (Olzhycha St, 15, Dorohozhychi metro). We have rack and floor toms, packs and mounts from Pearl, Tama, Ludwig, Mapex, Yamaha and other brands. Free Nova Poshta delivery from 4000 UAH, instalment payment and participation in Prozorro tenders for schools and ensembles. We'll suggest toms for your kit, style and budget. Tel. +380 (73) 060 01 01.

Toms for the Drum Kit — Rack and Floor

Toms (tom-toms) are drums without snare wires, with a rounded, singing tone for fills and melodic movement around the kit. They come as rack toms — smaller, higher tone, mounted above the bass drum, and floor toms — larger, on legs, a deep low sound. Common sizes are 10–18″. They're matched to the rest of the kit by material and series. At SoundsGood — Pearl, Tama, Ludwig, Mapex, Yamaha and other brands, an official warranty, delivery across Ukraine. We'll suggest toms for your style and configuration.

📏Sizes 10–18″
Rack and floor

🥁Fills and transitions
Melodic movement

🪵Wood and depth
Sound character

🔧Mounts
Bracket or stand

🥁 Types of toms

⬆️ Rack toms

Smaller diameter, higher tone — mounted above the bass drum. Usually 8–13″. For fast fills. Pearl, Tama.

⬇️ Floor toms

Larger diameter, deep lows — stand on their own legs. Usually 14–18″. Powerful fills. Ludwig, Yamaha.

📦 Tom packs

A tom pack of one line for expanding or replacing with guaranteed compatibility of sizes and timbre. Pearl, Mapex.

🔧 Mounts and holders

Brackets, stands and holders for rack toms — compatible systems with minimal effect on resonance.

🆚 Rack or floor toms

The tom's type and size determine its tone and role. Here's how they compare.

Type	Size	Sound	Mounting
Rack	8–13″	Higher, brighter	Above the kick / on a stand
Floor	14–18″	Deep, low	On their own legs

Not sure — tell us your kit and style, and we'll suggest.

🔍 What to look at when choosing

📐 Size and number

Smaller — higher tone, larger — lower; more toms — a wider range for fills. For most styles 2–3 are enough.

🪵 Material and matching

Maple — balance, birch — attack. For a uniform sound, match the material and series of the rest of the kit.

🔧 Mounting

A bracket on the kick or a separate stand for rack toms, legs for floor toms. Check holder compatibility.

🎯 A pack or separately

A tom pack guarantees compatibility of sizes and timbre; when buying separately, check the brand, series and diameter.

⭐ Brands and categories

Check exact availability and current models with our manager — we'll match toms to your kit.

🚚 Delivery, warranty and instalments

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Delivery across Ukraine

Via Nova Poshta; free from 4,000 ₴

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Consultation in Kyiv

Olzhycha St, 15, Dorohozhychi metro

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Official warranty

Original Pearl, Tama, Ludwig, Yamaha

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Pay in instalments

PrivatBank, monobank — up to 12 payments

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Selection by kit

Size, material, matching — we'll suggest

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Prozorro tenders

Supply for schools and ensembles

🔗 Related categories

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is a tom and what is its role?

A drum without snare wires, with a rounded singing tone for fills, transitions and melodic movement around the kit. Unlike the snare, it gives a clean tonal sound without 'crackle'. A kit usually has several toms of different sizes — from high to low. They come as rack and floor toms.

How do rack toms differ from floor toms?

Rack toms are smaller (8–13″), mount above the kick, give a higher brighter tone. Floor toms are larger (14–18″), stand on legs, give a deep low sound. A standard kit has one or two rack toms and one floor tom. The number and sizes determine the range.

What size and how many toms?

Rack toms usually 10, 12, 13″, floor toms 14, 16, 18″. The classic is one or two rack and one floor (12″+16″ or 10″+12″+14″). Smaller — higher sound, larger — lower. For most styles 2–3 toms, for progressive and metal — more.

What material should I choose?

Maple gives balance and warmth, birch attack and crispness, mahogany warm lows and vintage. Plies and thickness affect resonance. For a uniform sound, toms are matched from the same material and series as the kick and snare. Budget — poplar or combinations.

How do toms mount?

Rack — on a bracket on the kick or a separate stand (the latter gives a cleaner kick sound, virgin). Floor — on three adjustable legs. The holder must be compatible in size and type. Isolation systems reduce the effect on resonance.

How do I match them to the rest of the kit?

Match the material, series and finish for a uniform sound and look. The easiest is a tom pack of the same line (compatibility of mounts and timbre). When buying separately, look at the brand, series, diameter and depth. Deeper — fuller, shallow — faster.

How do I tune toms?

Evenly tension the top and bottom heads and match their tuning. Higher tension — a higher crisper tone, lower — deeper. Adjacent toms are tuned with a musical interval. Replace worn heads, if needed add light muffling. We'll suggest heads.

Where can I buy them in Ukraine?

SoundsGood helps with selecting and supplying across Ukraine; a consultation is at our Kyiv showroom (Olzhycha St, 15). Rack and floor toms, packs and mounts from Pearl, Tama, Ludwig, Mapex, Yamaha. Free delivery from 4000 UAH, Prozorro tenders. Tel. +380 (73) 060 01 01.