I could use my 16x26 for that kind of music easily.
I just use a Coated Ambassador batter and good tuning (smooth white front). A muffle roll I made myself goes between the head and pedal post. I use a 3" x4" piece of Coated ambassador material taped to the beater impact point. Very old school way of doing it, but it works great, and IMO sounds better than pre-muffed heads (that's why I do it haha!!).
If you're buying a drum (or kit) and you play that type of music, a 24 might be a bit better because it sounds fat, but a little more of a controlled punch.
If you have one, a 26 can work, you just have to try a few things out and see what works for you.
Mine has plenty of punch, and it's not overly boomy. It's just big sounding.
My bass players love it (4 bands).