What Floor Tom Should You Add? Why a 13x13 "Floor Snare" Might Be the Answer

We’ve all been there. You look at your drum kit and think: "Something is missing."
You scroll through Reddit threads asking "What floor tom should I add?" Most people suggest a standard 16" or 18" floor tom. While that adds low end, it doesn't necessarily add new possibilities.
What if the best "floor tom" you could add wasn't just a tom?
What if it was a snare, a tom, and an effects drum all in one?
Meet the Beatello Starry Black 13x13 Special Effect Floor Snare.

1. The Problem with Standard Floor Toms

Adding a second floor tom (like a 16" next to your 14") gives you more "boom," but it often just sounds like a lower version of what you already have. It’s great for thunderous rolls, but limited in versatility.

Modern drummers—especially in Funk, Gospel, and Pop—are looking for textures, not just volume.

2. The Hybrid Solution: Snare + Floor Tom

The 13x13 Floor Snare is a "unicorn" in the drum world. It sits on legs like a floor tom, but it has a snare throw-off.

Snare ON: It becomes a massive, deep "Ballad Snare." Think of that fat, 70s rock backbeat or a low-tuned modern worship sound. It’s "poppy," wet, and huge.

Snare OFF: It functions as a punchy 13" floor tom. The square size (13" diameter x 13" depth) gives it a unique resonance that sits perfectly between a rack tom and a traditional floor tom.

3. Why 13x13? The "Magic" Dimensions

Standard snares are 14"x6.5". Standard floor toms are 14"x14" or 16"x16".
The 13x13 non-standard size is the sweet spot.
Deeper Low-End: Than a traditional snare, thanks to the 13" depth.
Focused Attack: Tighter than a 16" floor tom, allowing for complex rhythmic patterns without getting muddy.
It adds a unique sonic layer that you simply cannot get from standard sizes.

4. Versatility: 3 Drums in 1

This isn't just an add-on; it's a multi-tool.
Main Snare: Use it as your primary voice for a gig that needs a deep, fat sound.
Side Snare (Effect Drum): Place it to your left (or right) for jungle beats, breakbeats, or creative fills.
Deep Tom: Turn the snares off and use it to bridge the gap between your rack tom and main floor tom.
Bonus: The Beatello set comes Ready to Play. It includes built-in snares AND three professional floor tom legs. No need to buy extra stands or baskets.

Conclusion

If you are looking to expand your kit, don't just buy "another tom." Buy a drum that inspires new grooves.
The 13x13 Floor Snare offers rich, layered textures that will change the way you play.