Best 20" Ride Cymbals 2026
Top-rated 20" ride cymbals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 28, 2026 • Next update: February 4, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Rock
For Pop
For Jazz
For All Genres
For Standard Setup
For Universal Applications
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" 61st Vintage Sizzle Ride
Rock
Pop
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Istanbul Mehmet 20" 61st Vintage Sizzle Ride, 20" Sizzle Ride Cymbals, Small bell, Untreated surface for a...
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311777
$457
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Sizzle Flat Ride Tradition
Jazz
Pop
Universal Applications
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Sizzle Flat Ride Tradition20" Sizzle Flat Ride CymbalRegular modelFantastically clear...
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5.0/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311698
$413
#3
⭐
4.4/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Ride Turk Series
Jazz
All Genres
Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Ride Turk Series20" Medium Ride CymbalTurk Seriesearthy soundIdeal for quick stick...
⭐
4.4/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 311599
$413
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Jazz Ride
Jazz
All Genres
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional Jazz RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Traditional finishMade from B20...
⭐
4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 513515
$450
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Jazz Ride Turk Series
Universal Applications
Pop
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most drummers
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Jazz Ride Turk SeriesJazz Ride CymbalSize: 20"Turk Jazz Rides are lighter and have a...
⭐
4.7/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311588
$413
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Original Ride Traditional
Jazz
Pop
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Original Ride Traditional20" Original Ride CymbalTraditional seriesRegular finishVery...
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 312374
$413
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride Origin Dark Series
All Genres
Universal Applications
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent balance of all characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
✗ CONS
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride Origin Dark Series20" Ride CymbalOrigin Dark seriesNatural finishA relatively small...
⭐
4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 312046
$413
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Med. Ride
Standard Setup
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Med. RideMedium Ride CymbalSize: 20"30th Anniversary modelMaterial: B-20...
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581298
$626
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Nostalgia 50's Ride
All Genres
Universal Applications
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for most drummers
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Nostalgia 50's Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Dark stick definition, Larger bell than...
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311484
$450
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Ride Traditional
All Genres
Pop
Standard Setup
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Great for virtually any musical style
✗ CONS
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Medium Ride TraditionalMedium Ride CymbalSize: 20"RM20Traditional SeriesRegular...
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311675
$413
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Zildjian 20" A-Series Crash/Ride
by
Zildjian
Pop
Jazz
Universal Applications
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
- • May lack character of specialty sizes
Zildjian 20" A-Series Crash/RideCrash/Ride CymbalSize: 20"Regular modelLoud strong cymbalLarge stick...
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 128373
$406
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride Samatya Series
Standard Setup
Pop
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for most drummers
- • Wide selection of models and weights
✗ CONS
- • Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Istanbul Mehmet 20" Ride Samatya Series, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Brilliant finish, Modern cymbal with quick...
⭐
4.9/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 312219
$413
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 20" Signature Dark Energy MK1
by
Paiste
Rock
Pop
Universal Applications
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile ride size
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile ride size
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • Requires good technique for optimal sound
Paiste 20" Signature Dark Energy MK1Ride CymbalSize: 20"Signature Line SeriesDark Energy Ride Mark IFusion of...
⭐
4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 169454
$681
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sabian 20" FRX Ride
by
Sabian
All Genres
Pop
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for virtually any musical style
✓ PROS
- • Wide selection of models and weights
- • Excellent balance of all characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
Sabian 20" FRX RideRide CymbalSize: 20"FRX SeriesFrequency-reduced cymbalMade from B20 bronzeA special cymbal...
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 430608
$648
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Flat Ride
Standard Setup
All Genres
Universal Applications
Key Feature:
• Wide selection of models and weights
✓ PROS
- • Great for virtually any musical style
- • Industry standard for most drummers
✗ CONS
- • Can sound generic without careful selection
- • May not excel in highly specific applications
Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Flat RideFlat Ride CymbalSize: 20"30th Anniversary modelMaterial: B-20...
⭐
4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581318
$637
How to Choose the Best 20" Ride 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 20" ride 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.
