Best Paiste 10" Splash Cymbals 2026
Premium Paiste 10" splash cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Rock
For Hard Rock
For Punk
For Aggressive Playing
For Live Performance
For Power Accents
#1
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4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 10" Splash
by
Paiste
Punk
Rock
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for rock and aggressive styles
✓ PROS
- • Strong attack with good sustain
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for quick accents
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
Paiste 2002 Classic 10" Splash, 10" SplashA very thin, warm splash, with soft sound character. The sound...
⭐
4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 100870
$186
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 10" Signature Dark Energy MK1
by
Paiste
Punk
Power Accents
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
- • Can double as small crash
- • Good stage presence and projection
✗ CONS
- • Can overlap with crash cymbal territory
- • Requires strong technique to control
Paiste 10" Signature Dark Energy MK1Dark Energy SplashMark ISize: 10"Dark bodyFull frequency...
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4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 112400
$274
#3
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4.4/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 10" Rude Series Splash
by
Paiste
Punk
Aggressive Playing
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Strong attack with good sustain
✓ PROS
- • Can double as small crash
- • Good stage presence and projection
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for quick accents
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
Paiste 10" Rude Series SplashSplash CymbalRude seriesSize: 10"Widefullhigh-pitched energetic splash...
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4.4/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 150760
$186
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 10" Reflector Splash
by
Paiste
Live Performance
Power Accents
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for rock and aggressive styles
✓ PROS
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
- • Works well in live performance
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong technique to control
- • Can overlap with crash cymbal territory
Paiste 10" Reflector SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Signature Reflector SeriesClearfullsilvery soundQuick...
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4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 219693
$237
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste 10" PST8 Reflector Rock Splash
by
Paiste
Power Accents
Aggressive Playing
Rock
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
Paiste 10" PST8 Reflector Rock SplashSplashPST8 seriesWideexplosiveclear overall soundQuick response with balanced...
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4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 278817
$72
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 10" 602 Mod. Essential Splash
by
Paiste
Aggressive Playing
Punk
Power Accents
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Good stage presence and projection
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
- • Can overlap with crash cymbal territory
Paiste 10" 602 Mod. Essential Splash10" Splash CymbalModern Essentials SeriesRegular finishCuSn20 bronze...
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4.4/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 312884
$274
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Paiste 10" Signature Splash
by
Paiste
Rock
Hard Rock
Power Accents
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
- • Good stage presence and projection
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
- • Requires strong technique to control
Paiste 10" Signature Splash, 10" SplashThe Splash of the Signature line provides an explosive, warm and very...
⭐
4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 100876
$241
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste PST3 10" Splash
by
Paiste
Rock
Punk
Aggressive Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for rock and aggressive styles
✓ PROS
- • Can double as small crash
- • Good stage presence and projection
✗ CONS
- • Can overlap with crash cymbal territory
- • May ring too long for quick accents
Paiste PST3 10" SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"Paiste Sound Technology SeriesMedium brightclearfast responding...
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 179109
$34
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash PRP
by
Paiste
Aggressive Playing
Rock
Punk
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Works well in live performance
- • Strong attack with good sustain
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong technique to control
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash PRPSplash CymbalSize: 10"900 Colour Sound SeriesMade of B8 (2002)...
⭐
4.7/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 407578
$86
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 10" Masters Dark Splash
by
Paiste
Hard Rock
Aggressive Playing
Punk
Key Feature:
• Works well in live performance
✓ PROS
- • Good stage presence and projection
- • Works well in live performance
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
- • May ring too long for quick accents
Paiste 10" Masters Dark Splash, Splash cymbal, Size: 10", Fine hissing effect sounds, Soft feel and fast...
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4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 490168
$237
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash BK
by
Paiste
Live Performance
Punk
Power Accents
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
- • Can double as small crash
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
- • May ring too long for quick accents
Paiste 10" 900 Color Sound Splash BKSplash CymbalSize: 10"900 Colour Sound SeriesMade of B8 (2002)...
⭐
4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 407533
$83
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste 10" 900 Series Splash
by
Paiste
Rock
Power Accents
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Can double as small crash
✓ PROS
- • Good stage presence and projection
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for quick accents
- • Requires strong technique to control
Paiste 10" 900 Series SplashSplash cymbalSize: 10"900 seriesMade from B8 (2002) bronzeShort sustain for...
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 407489
$79
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Paiste 10" PSTX Swiss Splash
by
Paiste
Rock
Hard Rock
Punk
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Works well in live performance
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
- • May be too loud for intimate settings
Paiste 10" PSTX Swiss SplashSplash CymbalSize: 10"PSTX SeriesSatin finishFast responding splash cymbal due to...
⭐
4.5/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 358670
$68
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste PST5 10" Splash '14
by
Paiste
Hard Rock
Aggressive Playing
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Good stage presence and projection
- • Can double as small crash
✗ CONS
- • May ring too long for quick accents
- • More expensive than smaller splashes
Paiste PST5 10" Splash '14Splash CymbalSize: 10"From the new PST5 seriesMaterial: CuSn8 Bronze (also...
⭐
4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 335967
$54
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Paiste PST7 10" Splash
by
Paiste
Hard Rock
Power Accents
Punk
Key Feature:
• Good stage presence and projection
✓ PROS
- • Great for rock and aggressive styles
- • Strong attack with good sustain
✗ CONS
- • Requires strong technique to control
- • May ring too long for quick accents
Paiste PST7 10" SplashSplashSize: 10"PST7 seriesTraditional sound and lookMaterial: CuSn8 bronzeSuitable for...
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 335997
$61
How to Choose the Best 10" Splash Cymbals
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 10" splash cymbals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
