The Best Drums By Brand 2025

1. Ludwig Pinnacle Complete 5 Piece Jr Drumset, Midnight Blue

The Ludwig Pinnacle LPJR109 Junior Drum Set is an affordable way to start 'em out early!

The LJR1064 features bold new color options and comes complete with a throne and hi-hat stand. When Ludwig says complete, they mean it! This set also comes with the cymbals pictured, a bass drum pedal and all heads.

2. DW Performance Series 5-Piece Shell Pack Tobacco Stain Oil with Chrome Hardware

The DW Performance Series 5-Piece Shell Pack combines high-quality components with thoughtful design for drummers seeking robust tone and reliability on stage. Its 100 percent North American maple HVX shells feature an advanced grain orientation for balanced frequency response, warmth and sustain. With 45-degree bearing edges and Suspension Tom Mounts, the shells resonate freely while maintaining precise tuning and stability through the most demanding performances. 10" and 12" rack toms, a 16" floor tom, 22" kick drum, and 14" snare drum round out this extraordinary kit. HVX Shells Provide a Solid Foundation At the heart of this DW kit are eight-ply HVX shells, handcrafted in DW's California custom shop. Their unique ply configuration and grain orientation produce a fat, punchy tone with outstanding projection. The kick and snare shells use an even more robust 10-ply construction for maximum low-end and sensitivity. Overall, the HVX shells give this kit a voice that cuts through on stage while maintaining nuance and warmth. Suspension Mounts Enhance Sustain and Stability DW's Suspension Tom Mounts attach each drum without restricting shell resonance. The suspension mounts isolate the drums from each other, allowing their tones to develop fully and preventing unwanted overtones from other drums. Your rack toms will sing with sustain and remain precisely tuned through hours of playing. Premium Chrome Hardware Provides Solid Support From the quarter-turret lugs to the low-mass claw hooks, every piece of hardware on this kit is built for performance. The chrome components are lightweight yet durable, with a streamlined design that avoids impeding shell resonance. Together, the advanced shells and premium hardware give this DW kit a focused, powerful voice ready to cut through on stage. A Style for Any Setup Available in satin, lacquer and veneer finishes, the Performance Series Shell Pack has an option to suit any musical style or venue. The satin oil finish provides a natural look that lets the wood grain show through, while the lacquer and veneer options offer glossy, colorful designs. With its versatile tones and range of visual styles, this kit is at home in any live or studio setting.

The DW Performance Series 5-Piece Shell Pack combines high-quality components with thoughtful design for drummers seeking robust tone and reliability on stage Its 100 percent North American maple HVX shells feature an advanced grain orientation for balanced frequency response, warmth and sustain With 45-degree bearing edges and Suspension Tom Mounts, the shells resonate freely while maintaining precise tuning and stability through the most demanding performances 10" and 12" rack toms, a

3. Ludwig Pinnacle Complete 5 Piece Drumset, Wine Red

The Ludwig Pinnacle Complete 5-Piece Drum Set includes everything your child will need to practice. This set comes with shells, cymbals, hardware and sticks. The kids' drum set shells are made from pure basswood. This is an ideal product for anyone who would like to experience a smooth and even sound while playing. It is designed for children ages 4 years and up, and it would make the ideal beginners' drum set for aspiring drummers of any age. This wine-red Ludwig drum set is ready to use right out of the box. It includes an 8-ply bass drum, a snare and three 6-ply toms. The set also includes double-braced stands, a kick pedal, drum throne and drum sticks for you to bang to the beat. Experience what it is like to play a quality instrument with this Ludwig Pinnacle Complete 5-piece Drum Set for yourself or for your child.

Ludwig Pinnacle Complete 5-Piece Drum Set: Shells made from basswood Ready to play right out of the box 8-ply bass drum, snare and three 6-ply toms Double-braced stands, a kick pedal, drum throne and drumsticks included Wine-red Ludwig drum set with cymbals Complete set for beginners or experienced players

4. Pearl 4-Piece Crystal Beat Acrylic Shell Pack in Ruby Red Finish

1973, Pearl set a benchmark in the drumming world with the introduction of Crystal Beat Acrylic Drum Set. A stunning combination of visual appeal and powerful sonic attack, Crystal Beat's revolutionary seamless construction was molded - not rolled - creating a strong acrylic drum system that could stand up to the rigors of touring. Crystal Beat's toms include the Opti-Mount suspension system to remove undue shell pressure and increase sustain. 1.6mm triple-flanged hoops offer just the right amount of attack without sacrificing tonal body. Overall these kits are punchy with a lot of low end body to give your drumming power and attack that will cut through the mix at high volumes. This kit comes in the following configuration: 22 x 16" Bass Drum 10 x 7" Tom Tom 12 x 8" Tom Tom 16 x 15" Floor Tom Get your Pearl 4-Piece Crystal Beat Acrylic Shell Pack today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

Seamless Acrylic Shells 6mm Tom and Snare Drum Shells Pearl 4-Piece Crystal Beat Acrylic Shell Pack in Ruby Red Finish

5. Ludwig Element Birch Icon 4-Piece Shell Pack Rooftop Natural

This product is made with quality materials for a longer life.

Ludwig Element Birch Icon 4-Piece Shell Pack Rooftop Natural: 100 percent Marbled Birch shells and high-end features like gorgeous high-gloss lacquer finishes expand tonal, and visual, pallet for the up-and-coming player With all the choices available for next-level gear, Element Lacquer drums deliver pure tone, durable functionality, and the right custom touches All the pieces are in place; all that remains is you Easy to use

6. DW Collector's Series 4-Piece Lacquer Specialty Shell Pack Cherry Wood to Burnt Toast Fade Chrome Hardware

DW's flagship line, the Collector's Series, are the original US-made custom drums. For years, drum makers have preferred maple for its resonant tonal qualities. Maple is a traditional shell material that provides low-end punch, warmth and attack. This DW Shell Pack features North American Maple shells with 3-ply reinforcement hoops. Toms 8-13" are 6-ply, while 14" and bigger (including bass drums) are 7-ply. This shell pack features rack toms with Vertical Low Timbre (VLT) - a DW special feature which involves arranging grain patterns of shell plies so the outermost and innermost plies run vertically versus the traditional horizontal. This provides less tension on the shell for greater resonance. In addition, all toms include X Shell construction which complements VLT technology through a revolutionary, full vertical shell cross-lamination on the innerplies. The result of these two advancements is a tonally massive drum sound and lowered pitch. Rounding out and refining the low-end of this kit is a kick drum featuring Vertical Low Timbre/Diagonal grain shells (VLX). These shells are the lowest grain orientation available from the DW Custom Shop. It also features DW's patented STM (suspension tom mount) system, which allows drums to vibrate independently, allowing maximum resonance while securely holding the drum in place. Because there are no washers or grommets inhibiting the lug rod receiver, choking is reduced and tuning is as easy as ever. To give drummers even more control over their sound, DW created its patented True-Pitch rod system. The rods feature 5mm threads rather than the 12/24 that's standard on most other drums. To compare, there is 1 thread every 0.8mm on True-Pitch rods (about 20% more threads), versus 1 thread every 1.05mm on most other drums. The result is a more exacting tuning process. Crested by chrome hardware, this shell pack features 10 x 8" and 12 x 9" VLT rack toms, a 16 x 14" X-Shell floor tom and a 22 x 18" X-VLX kick drum. Snare drum, cymbals and hardware sold separately.

DW's flagship line, the Collector's Series, are the original U S -made custom drums For years, drum makers have preferred maple for its resonant tonal qualities Maple is a traditional shell material that provides low-end punch, warmth and attack This DW Shell Pack features North American Maple shells with 3-ply reinforcement hoops Toms 8"-13" are 6-ply, while 14" and bigger (including bass drums) are 7-ply This shell pack features rack toms with Vertical Low Timbre (VLT)—a DW

7. PDP PDCB2215NC Natural To Charcoal Fade - Chrome Hardware Kit Drums, 5 Piece

Take your hobby and passion to a new level with our huge collection of acoustic Drums in different sizes, materials and designs. High quality drums are designed to cater your requirements and are obtainable at affordable prices. Features Natural To Charcoal Fade - Chrome Hardware Kit Drums, 5 Piece Budget friendly prices and great value for money Authentic and reliable products Variety of styles to suit individual requirements Various materials, designs and sizesSpecifications Finish: Lacquer Custom Collection: Concept Series Dimension: 22" H x 24" W x 25" L - SKU: DRMWR994

Take your hobby and passion to a new level with our huge collection of acoustic Drums in different sizes, materials and designs. High quality drums are designed to cater your requirements and are obtainable at affordable prices. Features Natural To Charcoal Fade - Chrome Hardware Kit Drums, 5 Piece Budget friendly prices and great value for money Authentic and reliable products Variety of styles to suit individual requirements Various materials, designs and sizesSpecifications Finish: Lacquer Custom Collection: Concept Series Dimension: 22" H x 24" W x 25" L - SKU: DRMWR994

8. Mapex Saturn Studioease 5-Piece Shell Pack With 22" Bass Drum Satin Black

The MAPEX Saturn 5-piece Studioease shell pack features the popular maple/walnut Saturn wood formula, kitted out with upgrades to the look and sound. It starts by not fixing what isn't broken—the exotic 7-ply hybrid shells, built at 6.15 mm thickness for the toms and 7.5 mm for the kick. But to heighten the beefy sound of this mixture, MAPEX has added their proprietary Air Flow Venting system, which gives the toms a comfortable "give" to their feel and extra resonance. These shells also have SONIClear bearing edges, which are rounded for more contact between wood and head. This makes the shortened depths on this studio kit sound bigger, while keeping the mic-friendly traits that draw players to this configuration. All these improvements are wrapped up in a fresh selection of lacquer finishes. The Studioease includes two TH800 tom holders and 90-degree static floor tom legs. All other hardware, cymbals and snare are sold separately.

The MAPEX Saturn 5-piece Studioease shell pack features the popular maple/walnut Saturn wood formula, kitted out with upgrades to the look and sound It starts by not fixing what isn't broken—the exotic 7-ply hybrid shells, built at 6 15 mm thickness for the toms and 7 5 mm for the kick But to heighten the beefy sound of this mixture, MAPEX has added their proprietary Air Flow Venting system, which gives the toms a comfortable "give" to their feel and extra resonance These shells also

9. Mapex Saturn Evolution Fusion Maple 4-Piece Shell Pack With 20" Bass Drum Exotic Azure Burst

The Saturn Evolution Fusion Maple 4-Piece shell pack from Mapex, featuring the SONIClear II "Halo" mounting system, is a bright, open, versatile and straight-forward configuration. The SONIClear II "Halo" mounting system suspends each tom via four diagonal, lateral and supportive contact "under lug line" points on a one-piece ring suspension system releasing the pressure on the shell more evenly, enabling the shell's full natural vibration and resonance. The Saturn Evolution Shell Pack comes standard with Mapex SONIClear Bearing Edges allowing for the direct transmission of sound, which reduces unwanted frequencies as well as provides a strong fundamental pitch and an effortless tuning experience, especially at lower tunings.

The Saturn Evolution Fusion Maple 4-Piece shell pack from Mapex, featuring the SONIClear II "Halo" mounting system, is a bright, open, versatile and straight-forward configuration The SONIClear II "Halo" mounting system suspends each tom via four diagonal, lateral and supportive contact "under lug line" points on a one-piece ring suspension system releasing the pressure on the shell more evenly, enabling the shell's full natural vibration and resonance The Saturn Evolution Shell Pack comes

10. Ludwig Centennial Zep 4-Piece Shell Pack, Red Sparkle, Drum Set

Originally created to recognize Ludwig's 100th Anniversary in 2009, Ludwig Centennial Series Drums, like this Centennial Zep 4-piece shell pack, have been expanded to include three new shell packs in popular, tour-ready configurations. Fusing the warmth and projection of quality North American maple shells with a choice of six custom sparkle or natural lacquer finishes, the Centennial Series delivers reliability and the legendary Ludwig sound in one exceptional package. The 100% North American maple shells are crowned with Vibraband Suspension Rims to ensure supreme resonance, while wearing triple-flanged chrome hoops and redesigned classic lugs. The bass drum features an undrilled design to maintain the natural timbre of the drum. In addition, the die-cast bass drum claws and telescoping spurs ensure a dependable tune and base, respectively. The Zep configuration features the fabled 26x14" kick drum, 14x10" rack tom and 16x16" and 18x16" floor toms. Simply put—this shell pack is heavy machinery for a rock drummer who wants to bring the thunder. With additional component drums available to fit the needs of any playing style, Centennial Series Drums are Ludwig's answer to the working drummer's battle cry. Snare, cymbals and stands sold separately.

Ludwig Centennial Zep 4-Piece Shell Pack, Red Sparkle, Drum Set Originally created to recognize Ludwig's 100th Anniversary in 2009 Expanded to include three new shell packs in popular, tour-ready configurations Constructed with 100% North American maple shells for warmth and projection Available in six custom sparkle or natural lacquer finishes Features Vibraband Suspension Rims for supreme resonance Equipped with triple-flanged chrome hoops and redesigned classic lugs Bass drum has an undrilled design to maintain natural timbre Includes die-cast bass drum claws and telescoping spurs for dependable tuning Zep configuration features a 26x14" kick drum, 14x10" rack tom, and 16x16" and 18x16" floor toms Ideal for rock drummers seeking powerful sound Additional component drums available to suit various playing styles