Best Paiste 20" Ride Cymbals 2025

Premium Paiste 20" ride cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Pop For Jazz For All Genres For Standard Setup For Universal Applications

BRANDS: Paiste Meinl Zultan Zildjian Istanbul Mehmet Istanbul Agop Sabian Masterwork

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride

by Paiste

Universal Applications All Genres Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Wide selection of models and weights

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Paiste 20" Dark RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Dark Ride Twenty Master collection seriesDarkwarm balanced toneSoft...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 261373

$571

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Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride

by Paiste

Jazz Universal Applications Rock

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Industry standard for most drummers

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride20" Ride CymbalModern Essentials SeriesRegular modelCuSn20 bronze...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 312899

$681

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Paiste 20" Signature Mellow Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" Signature Mellow Ride

by Paiste

Standard Setup Jazz All Genres

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Wide selection of models and weights
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Paiste 20" Signature Mellow RideRide cymbalSize: 20"Signature lineWarmmaturefull ride soundFast response with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 457870

$571

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Paiste 20" Signature Full Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 20" Signature Full Ride

by Paiste

Pop Jazz All Genres

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste 20" Signature Full Ride, Paiste Signature Line, 20" full RideOn the way to an optimal cymbal sound, a...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 134533

$571

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Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Ride

by Paiste

All Genres Rock Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Industry standard for most drummers

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Ride, 20" RideA very versatile ride with a very clear ping and a warm, very lively...

⭐ 5.0/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 133506

$406

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Paiste 20" Signature Dark Energy MK1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crisp Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crisp Ride

by Paiste

Pop Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Most popular and versatile ride size

✗ CONS

• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crisp RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Dark Crisp Ride Twenty Master Collection...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 261383

$571

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Paiste 20" Signature Power Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 20" Signature Power Ride

by Paiste

All Genres Jazz Universal Applications

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Paiste 20" Signature Power RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Loud 20" ride cymbalLong sustainVery defined bell...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 513133

$549

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Paiste 20" 602 Series Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" 602 Series Medium Ride

by Paiste

Universal Applications Jazz Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Industry standard for most drummers

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Paiste 20" 602 Series Medium RideRide CymbalPaiste 602 Series20" Medium rideFullcompressed fundamental...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 264071

$681

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Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash Ride

by Paiste

Standard Setup Jazz All Genres

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

• Wide selection of models and weights
• Most popular and versatile ride size

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Dark Crash Ride Twenty Masters Collection...

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 261380

$571

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Paiste 20" 900 Series Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 20" 900 Series Ride

by Paiste

Pop Rock All Genres

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Excellent balance of all characteristics
• Wide selection of models and weights

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Paiste 20" 900 Series RideRide CymbalSize: 20""900" SeriesMade of B8 (2002) bronzeFull-bodied sound...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 407506

$241

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Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Power Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Power Ride

by Paiste

Jazz All Genres Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Power Ride20" Power RideFullclearenergetic rideHigh sound rangeLoud with a still...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 111235

$406

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Paiste 20" 900 Series Heavy Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 20" 900 Series Heavy Ride

by Paiste

Rock Jazz Pop

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Wide selection of models and weights

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Paiste 20" 900 Series Heavy RideHeavy Ride CymbalSize: 20""900" SeriesMade of B8 (2002)...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 407509

$237

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Paiste 20" Masters Thin Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 20" Masters Thin Ride

by Paiste

All Genres Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile ride size
• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✗ CONS

• May not excel in highly specific applications
• May lack character of specialty sizes

Paiste 20" Masters Thin RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Material: CuSn20 BronzeExtra thin with large dynamic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 411038

$571

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Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride

by Paiste

Rock Jazz All Genres

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Industry standard for most drummers
• Great for virtually any musical style

✗ CONS

• May lack character of specialty sizes
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride Cymbals, 20" RideA very versatile ride with an especially distinct ping...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 144330

$406

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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.

Best Paiste 20" Ride Cymbals 2025

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Ride

Paiste 20" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride

Paiste 20" Signature Mellow Ride

Paiste 20" Signature Full Ride

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Ride

Paiste 20" Signature Dark Energy MK1

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crisp Ride

Paiste 20" Signature Power Ride

Paiste 20" 602 Series Medium Ride

Paiste 20" Masters Dark Crash Ride

Paiste 20" 900 Series Ride

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Power Ride

Paiste 20" 900 Series Heavy Ride

Paiste 20" Masters Thin Ride

Paiste 2002 Classic 20" Heavy Ride

How to Choose the Best 20" Ride Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 20" ride cymbals?

How much should I spend on 20" ride cymbals?

Are expensive 20" ride cymbals worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 20" ride cymbals?

Should I buy 20" ride cymbals online or in-store?

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