5 Awesome Rock Rides - Which Is Best For You?

5 fantastic rock ride cymbals for your consideration - which ones are right for you?
Link to purchase the cymbals in this video:
Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Ride Cymbal 21"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/K0999
Paiste Signature Reflector Bell Ride Cymbal 22"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY000...
Sabian HH Raw Bell Dry Ride Cymbal 21"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/12172
Meinl Cymbals Classics Custom Dark Ride 22”
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CC22DAR
Istanbul Agop Xist Brilliant Raw Ride Cymbal 22"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/XRWRB22
Link to purchase the drum set used in this video:
Canopus RFM 3pc Rock Drum Set Bitter Brown Oil
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Canopus 'The Maple' Snare Drum 14x8 Natural Oil w/ Cast Hoops
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[@handidrummed]

The Paiste hands down.

[@stromghouls]

the paiste has a savage bell.

[@davidsuprenant893]

I own the k hybrid. Depending on the stick it's a pretty versatile cymbal.!!! Love the bell on the paiste.

[@ThePrateekPradhan]

I've always been a Zildjian fanboy up until recently. Paiste always blows my mind in bright and cutting stuff

[@unicajamalaga2]

Ясен-красен что эстонцы лучше 🎉😂

[@nealixd.3011]

I don't think you can go wrong with Paiste, Zildjian or Sabian, depending on the particular cymbal, for sure. Sabians are basically Zildjians as improved by dearly departed Robert Zildjian in the Canadian plant he received in the lawsuit against his brother. But, Sabian did their own thing, for sure too. Sabian is an anagram he and his wife figured out from their kids, Sally, Billy and Andy.

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

I always listen to this paiste signature... and I always fall in love....

[@Martin-kn6vc]

I loved the Paiste! Seems like the best all-rounder, and the bell sounded great! Istanbul sounded great when just used as a ride in the traditional sense, and not used for crashing.

[@pearldrummer7217]

I’m a Zildjian guy but that Paiste sounded awesome.

[@danlc95]

The Paiste and Meinl were excellent!

[@luizgustavoschneider8042]

Paiste Bell with Zildjian body!!

[@chasforeman]

Luiz Gustavo Schneider or with Sabian body. I like the slight trash.

[@Jetty-xd9yc]

#1 Zildjian cuts bright, bell also bright, clear sticking. Not a good crash ride. #2 Paiste cuts lower in tone, clear sticking bright bell. Not a good crash ride #3 Meinl cuts lowest tonally, very clear sticking, bell low tonally. Could crash ride #4 Sabian standard cut, sticking washy, brighter bridge, bell mid range. Much more of a crash ride #5 Istanbul agop standard cut, pleasent sticking, bell blended in, mid range tone. Great crash ride My humble opinions are based on your title. Best "Rock" ride cymbals. Everyone's ears and preferences will come into play here. However, how very lucky we are as drummer's to have a channel like DCP to provide us with video comparison's like this. Thank you guys so much from your fellow drumming community 🥁🤘

[@defregano]

Jetty 1502 zildjian custom hybrid ride is much more of a crash ride than the Sabian raw bell dry is. The sabian with its heavy weight, flat profile, and smaller bell just doesn’t crash that well

[@matskristensen1572]

I love my Paiste Powerslave bell ride! It sounds and look amazing!

[@Ian_P]

All are stunningly beautiful. The Paiste 2oo2 22" Ride is so good for This style.

[@eldemasiadotoda]

1. Paiste 2. Meinl 3. Zildjian 4. Istanbul 5. Sabian

[@arturofrijolhernandez7819]

Paiste and Meinl ❤️

[@bandfromtheband9445]

My top 2 choices for sure!!!

[@ethandonston517]

Same here

[@JaysonSherlock]

The Zildjian has a beautiful high frequency that appears about 3/4 into the full hit. None of the other's have it. It's such a sweet sound.

[@HighlanderNorth1]

I think the Zildjian was hands down the best at crashing. It was way louder and brighter than what I'd expect from a K series cymbal, which tend to be darker and lower volume. But it *IS* a K _Custom_ , which means it's going to be experimental and different. I thought the Istanbul had the most complex sound as a pure ride cymbal, and it's crash sound was _OK_ . But it's bell sound was kinda odd. Its bell sounds kinda like an old school alarm clock! Maybe the Istanbul isnt ideal for pure rock music(??), but good for jazz.... The Paiste was nice, and would work well as a rock ride. I thought the Sabian HH raw bell one was equally nice. The Meinl ride doesn't have a very good crash capacity, but was adequate at riding.. it's bell sound was good.

[@nealixd.3011]

@@HighlanderNorth1 Yes, I heard that good analysis, ride cymbals are all different, even within the same exact model sometimes. For me they are the real ear candy on a drum set. I am always looking for cool ones that fill a niche for me.

[@Philipp.of.Swabia]

Meinl sounds very Heavy 👌🏻

[@nealixd.3011]

Yes, that one surprised me, holds it own.

[@martinlaporte2112]

I own the Paiste Powerslave Bell ride. It's my favorite ride.

[@bretonwescott5983]

The 21 K Zildjian Hybrid has been my Go-To for 6 years and it always works, rock or Americana.

[@daviddabrowski01]

That Paiste though 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@crispybacon420]

I know right? I'm a Sabian guy through and through, but that Paiste ride is the tits.

[@DadDrummer75]

Paiste for sure. All of them sounded great (Meinl close second) but the Paiste had articulate sticking action, piercing bell and a beautiful ambient crash.

[@drumrnva]

Loving that snare. 🙂

[@drumcenternh]

It's quickly becoming one of our new favorites at the shop. It has everything.

[@andyham6094]

My favorite rock ride is the Meinl serpents ride. My favorite all around ride of all time is the Meinl polyphonic ride but if you want a loud rock ride with a crazy loud bell with great stick definition and still have crashability the serpents ride is where it’s at! The polyphonic ride has a raw bell but it’s still defined and bright and the crashability is the best ever on that ride.

[@billyhughes9776]

I really liked the Zildjian K Custom Hybrid,..probably my favorite of the bunch. Then a toss up between the Paiste and the Meinl for #2,...and the Istanbul which had the most unique tone of the bunch.

[@iantouzel638]

I own the K hybrid 21 and the Sabian Hh raw bell dry ride. The k hybrid is more open and loud, the bell sound is clearing and cats. The Sabian is more mellow but as a beautiful sound. The bell on the Paste is superb.

[@jostan3414]

It’s a toss up between the paiste and the k custom hybrid. I’d take both of them!

[@loko306]

I loved Istanbul the most

[@wingelschweinchen7065]

i have the Paiste reflector bell ride, and yes, its the best! :D

[@mikeevangelista1177]

I closed my eyes and listened the Sabian was my favourite and I am a zildjian guy

[@Jetty-xd9yc]

I always do the same, regardless of what they are comparing, kits, heads or cymbals. It's the only way to truly be unbiased in your opinion. 🥁🤘⚡⚡

[@jove1155]

Im a Paiste guy, but the Sabian was the best of this bunch.

[@SuperKojak2009]

I am a zildjian user and fan through and through, but the Paiste sounds amazing, and what a great bell.

[@horus30k]

Should try this again with the 20” Meinl CCD Heavy Ride. Heavier and with a much bigger bell.

[@eastbaymauiboy]

Good video, nice to see someone doing Rock Rides. Another KILLER Rock/Hard-Rock/Metal ride to check out is the Zildjian A Custom Rezo Ride... Very articulate and defined ping that's very cutting without being offensive. It's VERY clean and musical, and blends well with out overpowering. Absolute ear candy. check it out if you can find one, I've seen them for cheap because I don't think people know what they have

[@Catinthehackmatrix]

I cant believe how well the meinl dark ride sounds, with such a huge hammer pattern. Now you could also add the Zildjian S dark ride, if it weren't sold in a pack!

[@davidsolinski2988]

OMG, loving that first Zildjian :)

[@RA2Music]

As a life long (and very happy) Sabian player, I have to say that the Paiste and Meinl rides sounded the best for this particular application to me. Not that the other offerings were bad, but the sound I would want for solid rock playing was exemplified in both of those cymbals. I have to say I am becoming more and more intrigued by Meinl cymbals in general.

[@HighlanderNorth1]

😕 I've had a somewhat negative opinion of Sabian cymbals, because of the _extreme_ dislike I had for the very 1st crash cymbal I ever owned. It was a Sabian B8 of roughly 18" that came with my first drum set(an old worn out kit that I bought in 1994 for $200 with stands and 3 newer cymbals). The 14" Paiste hi hats included with that set were very thick and clanky, but they were acceptable. However, the Sabian B8 crash sounded so bad that I cringed every time I hit it. I tried to avoid using a crash because of how bad that cymbal sounded! About 2-3 months later, I bought a new Pearl Export series 5 piece set, but used up all my extra money on it. So, again, I was stuck with those same cymbals. Then I moved in 1995, and wasn't able to play drums where I moved to, so I sold the set. It wasn't til 2004 that I got a new Sonor kit, with an entry level Zildjian cymbal set(ZHT or ZBT, I don't recall which). All of them sounded immensely better than that Sabian B8 crash. Since then I've heard quite a few Sabian cymbals I like, mostly HHX. The Sabian HH ride ^here sounds pretty nice.

[@augustdrums1247]

I couldn't agree more.

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

All great choices. I use a Paiste 21” signature full ride. It also rocks

[@adamfrost8417]

That is my all-time favorite ride!

[@Severen45]

I've got the 22'' version.. love it! Great balance with the wash and cut.

[@drumfanatik316]

The K Custom Hybrid for sure. The most versatile out of all of them. 3 distinct playing surfaces, has great wash sound, and just looks beautiful!

[@JanPatrickLucas]

I think most will be drawn to the Paiste, however, that distinct tone of their alloy and design does not blend well with other manufacturers. I don't like to mix brands but it is possible to do so with most i.e. Zildjian, Sabian, Meinl etc. Given that, I recommend and own the K hybrid. At that, the particular one I possess is heavier that the norm so it is undisputedly my go to "Rock Ride"! Looking and sounding good Tony!

[@JanPatrickLucas]

….up until the last second that is lol!

[@adamfrost8417]

@@JanPatrickLucas the stress has finally beaten him. 😔

[@JanPatrickLucas]

@@adamfrost8417 I think so ha ha.

[@stevenfederico2594]

I own a 20 k custom IT’s everything Great bell. Stick articulation. Wash crash. Can sound mellow if played right. After crash stick articulation comes right back.

[@dogmart]

Paiste all day long. I prefer Paiste Signature Heavy Dry Ride--great for rock.

[@ilovelulu8492]

I love zildjian grew up on em, but paiste has it going on with there hi hats and rides.

[@NinthDensity]

The bell on that zildjian 👍

[@Jaake-my2rq]

Observation #1: Years ago I was the first drummer in the local rock and punk scene to buy a K Custom ride. The bell and the ping were great, but the "dinner plate" wash kept it from being perfect. Looks like Zildjian finally solved that dilemma. And it only took 30+ years! Observation #2: Is there any doubt from the retailer and peanut gallery that the CCD's are the greatest bargain in all of cymbal manufacturing right now? It's a good thing Meinl is hitting on these because someone in Germany needs to throw them back on to Mr. Rodgers Trolley OUT of the Land of Make Believe where you price your Euro-style cymbals at the same price point as the 2002's, and expect to win in the marketplace.

[@DWBubinga]

Paiste dry heavy or blue bell

[@jametz66]

Another great video! What's missing (and it's important) is the gram weights of all of these. Gram weight helps you identify that "sweet spot" you like in a cymbal. And, with some manufacturers, certain models can have quite a bit of gram weight difference (within the same model), thus making them sound different from cymbal to cymbal.

[@adamfrost8417]

Good point.

[@Assimilator702]

When I buy a ride cymbal online if I can’t verify the weight I simply won’t buy it. There enough examples here on YT that if you find a sound file of a cymbal within 20 grams they should sound very similar.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

OMG! That Zildjian K Custom Hybrid!!

[@Flightlikeabrave]

Love how that Meinl sounds.

[@NEALBABBITT]

We need a top 10 METAL RIDE video, some of these could do it, but we need that Xtra bell that hurts a bit and piercing projection!

[@brodrick406]

Neal Babbitt YES

[@NEALBABBITT]

@@brodrick406 I use a paiste dimensions 22" Power bell ride, it definitely does what I need, Paiste leads the way in this category and has numerous rides to choose from in all price ranges. I've been meaning to acquire a paiste alpha metal ride, which is an excellent sounding cymbal and can be found used often at a steal under $100!

[@joelfortin6634]

Raw bell dry ride is more than just a rock ride. I own it and to me it's very versatile

[@Customwinder1]

They all sound great. Be happy to have any of these cymbals. I scored a 22" AA Rock Ride for $100 au. I love it ! Thanks DCP 👍

[@coreyreynolds3585]

I liked the Meinl Cymbals Classics Custom Dark Ride 22” but for dark Rock. It's not a "sweet" sounding as all the other rides but I feel like the pitch is lower but without being almost in audible like some big thick rides are. I thought of "Come As You Are" Dave Grohl style with that.

[@jordiortega4436]

Thank you so much! (Kai, 8, Los Angeles, CA)

[@mattdamico1526]

The K Custom Hybrid & the Sabian AA sound great!

[@felipedromundo8861]

That Paiste sounds sweeeet! the Zildjian isn´t bad either. Damn! just saw the price of the Paiste 😞 Didin´t know it´s Nicko Mc Brain´s ride

[@Jono_]

The K Custom seemed to have the most middle of the road characteristics in terms of wash/ping/bell/crash, which is why it's my favourite of the bunch. (Still not as great as the A Custom Medium I have, but anywho). The others are all better in other areas but lack in certain ways, like have a better bell but the crash is too gong-y etc, so of those 5 the K was the most well-rounded.

[@andrewadams9272]

Lovin that meinl dark 😮

[@BayouMaccabee]

I think I like the Istanbul the best, and the Meinl the least (by far). The Paiste and Sabian are a tie for me as a close second to the Istanbul. The Istanbul's crash sound is was sold me as to why it's my favorite of this bunch. Nice selection of ride cymbals.

[@haydendraycott7897]

Holy crap I got a Drum Center of Portsmouth add literally right before watching this, what are the odds lol

[@JeromeDayUniverse]

Wow I am going with the Sabian....2.Paiste 3.Istanbul and I'm a Zildjian guy! but to my ears I do not care for the high overtones produced from the Zildjian hybrid, at least here.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

It's the Paiste for my ears!!! The Meinl comes next!

[@pacificdrumma]

HHX Legacy Heavy 22” 🤘🏻

[@RobAbfallDrums]

Love the Paiste Bell Ride!

[@AngloSaks666]

Well, various considerations, and really I'd have to fool around with them for real for a while, but something about the Istanbul one appeals to me. Something about the tones of it. A vague answer, I know.

[@crmasciocchi]

Great video! Zildjian Paiste Istanbul Sabian Meinl

[@CyrilViXP]

I liked Istanbul Agop Xist Brilliant Ride out of these

[@munton5150]

K Custom Hybrid sounds awesome! And the kit sounds off the charts good.

[@JanusJanavas]

Paiste Signature Power Ride is also a great rock ride.

[@methor1970]

How do you choose? I cannot decide which one I like the most! Normally one stands out to me but not this time. Even the crash sounds were all nice. Don't do this to me again please , going to go into the poor house from buying too much stuff.

[@officialedge6163]

The Powerslave for the win.

[@garyjohnson4988]

Drums sound great!

[@TheDrumphile]

This was great! I really enjoy these side-by-side comparisons. But in the case of a ride cymbal, it really should be played and chosen in person. I’ve played drums long enough to know that it’s rare for any two ride cymbals, even the same make and model, to sound the same. I have owned two different Sabian HH Raw Bell Dry rides, and they both sounded VERY different. This one in the video sounds more like the one I have now, but it too sounds even a bit different. For me this was a toss-up between the Sabian, the Zildjian K hybrid, and the Istanbul. I could be happy with any one of them. But I’d want to try at least 2 of each model before choosing!

[@dragonheart2403]

The funny thing about these comparisons are ccd and they’re the cheapest but they sound dope

[@mt23289]

They all sound really good to be fair👍

[@bradanderson1442]

Kinda surprised you didn't include the Paiste 2002 Rev Al.. or any of the Big Beat cymbals.

[@drumcenternh]

we could only pick one Paiste for this demo. It was definitely a hard choice.

[@peak905]

Great video. Thanks for the comparison. Zildjian Istanbul Paiste Meinl Sabian

[@neilrush]

Is missing the Meinl cymbal 22 heavy hammered ride, it is the top notch Meinl rock Ride.

[@CrazyMonkeyFilms100]

3:05 K Custom Hybrid 3:18 Signature Reflector Bell

[@aristotle5698]

That Meinl........whoooooo

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

The Paiste signature is the best.

[@jesselenaker9169]

For the money, the Meinl is amazing. My "rock" ride is a 21" AAX Stage Ride, but I also really like the 20" A Custom Ping Ride.

[@anga7292]

I don't understand this 'for the money' thing...Like, "This cymbal sounds great, it's actually better than many others, but it doesn't cost 450 euros"

[@darklight4815]

Uggh I can't make a choice..they're all pretty good...I dig the meinl and that bell on that paiste is great...but then the Sabian is killer too.

[@jkf9167]

If I was getting one, I'd get the K Custom because of the crash. Best for clanging along to a hard rock beat: Meinl or Paiste. Most character: Agop. I've generally used and been satisfied with Sabians, but that one is the worst of the lot.

[@jmdrummer7]

I play Sabian but got to go with The Paiste 1st, Zildjian 2nd.

[@pedro.teixeira85]

Zildjian for sure

[@andyham6094]

Should’ve had the meinl byzance serpents ride as meinl’s rock ride.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

All are great

[@luisderinger840]

The paiste and meinl rides are 🔥

[@Colby_Earleywine]

All great for rock, though tonally the Sabian seemed to get a bit more buried than the others. I like the K Custom for the crash, but love the deeper pitch of the Meinl ride. For exclusive rock I'd pick the Meinl, for versatility I'd pick the Sabian. I like the Paiste until the crash, not a pleasant overtone that sings out.

[@drummercarlos7040]

Sabian AA 21 rock ride ❤

[@BobbyJetty1502]

The Zildjian by a long shot. Piercing Bell, great stick articulation and a fair amount of crash/riding. Geez you Paiste guys are hardcore when it comes to comparisons.

[@VintageMdrummer]

Zildjian best at all tests in this video

[@antonindocquir9021]

and zultan rock beat profi? they are among the best in 2022

[@DrummerGrrrl]

The Meinl was a tad thin sounding and the Istanbul had some weird "gongy" overtones. But, like I said, all of them are nice. I'm more of a Paiste and Zildjian lover, overall so it would come down to price for me. How much clang for my buck. ;-)

[@anga7292]

Meinl thin sounding ? I don't believe so.

[@nickhallam9868]

I have the Zildjian - I find it really adaptable to many styles. Love that kit sound as well.

[@robinhoodwasasocialist.1401]

I have an old sabian chester Thompson signature ride. It’s the heaviest cymbal I’ve ever come across coming in at 4,000 grams. Never use the damn thing anymore

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Sell it! Give it to me! Ha ha!

[@FanaticDrummer]

Idk I love the Sabian HH 22” rock ride over the dry ride. Bell is better.

[@omerinan7194]

istanbul A. and meinl it's a heavy sound amazing

[@nabi_tilldawn]

Paiste 😇 sound awsome

[@harleyrider8896]

Paiste and the Meinl

[@antonioontiveros783]

Paiste just makes god send rides huh?

[@dudemanaric]

I wonder how their color sounds are

[@davidmartin5003]

Definitely the paiste