Best Zildjian 20" Ride Cymbals 2025

Premium Zildjian 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

Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance Ride

by Zildjian

Pop Universal Applications Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ 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

Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance RideRide CymbalK Constantinople SeriesSize: 20"Developed with jazz drummer...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 360876

$692

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Zildjian 20" A-Series Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Zildjian 20" A-Series Medium Ride

by Zildjian

All Genres Universal Applications Rock

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Wide selection of models and weights

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• Can sound generic without careful selection

Zildjian 20" A-Series Medium RideMedium RideSize: 20"Regular / Traditional versionExcellent all-round ride...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 128371

$406

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Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride

by Zildjian

Pop Standard Setup Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin High RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Kerope seriesTraditional finishWeight: Medium...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 617671

$1,275

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Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride

by Zildjian

All Genres Universal Applications Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side RideLeft Side Ride CymbalK Custom seriesSize: 20"Natural finishDarkwarm sound...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 360867

$548

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Zildjian 20" A-Custom Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zildjian 20" A-Custom Ride

by Zildjian

Jazz Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide selection of models and weights

✓ PROS

• Great for virtually any musical style
• Wide selection of models and weights

✗ CONS

• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Zildjian 20" A-Custom Ride, Ride CymbalThe cymbal has an extremely clean stick definition and sound...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 198899

$428

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Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride

by Zildjian

Pop Standard Setup Universal Applications

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High RideRideSize: 20"K Constantinople seriesMedium thin high rideRegular...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 259310

$714

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Zildjian 20" K-Custom Flat Top Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Flat Top Ride

by Zildjian

All Genres Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Flat Top RideRide CymbalK Custom seriesSize: 20"Flat top rideTraditional finishPlayed...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 158786

$505

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Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium Ride

by Zildjian

All Genres Jazz Rock

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
• Requires good technique for optimal sound

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium RideRide CymbalSize: 20"K Custom SeriesRegular finishVersatile applicableGood...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 100857

$527

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Zildjian 20" K-Custom Session Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Session Ride

by Zildjian

Pop Rock Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Session Ride20" Session Ride CymbalK Custom SeriesBrilliant finishDesigned by and with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 179903

$488

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Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Low Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Low Ride

by Zildjian

Universal Applications Standard Setup Jazz

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
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Low Ride20" Medium Thin Low RideK Constantinople seriesRegular versionCombines...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 188713

$692

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Zildjian 20" K-Custom Custom Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Custom Ride

by Zildjian

Jazz All Genres Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent balance of all characteristics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can sound generic without careful selection
• May not excel in highly specific applications

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Custom RideRide CymbalK-Custom20" Custom RideBrilliant finishBrightclean stick...

⭐ 5.0/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 134228

$505

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Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride

by Zildjian

Pop Jazz Universal Applications

Key Feature:

• Industry standard for most drummers

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin Low RideRide CymbalSize: 20"Kerope seriesTraditional finishWeight: Medium...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617669

$1,275

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Zildjian 20" Low Volume Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Zildjian 20" Low Volume Ride

by Zildjian

All Genres Jazz Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" Low Volume RideLow Volume RideSize: 20"Up to 80% quieter than standard cymbalsIdeal for drummers...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 401248

$252

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Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride

by Zildjian

Jazz Universal Applications Standard Setup

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile ride size

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires good technique for optimal sound
• Competition in frequency range with other cymbals

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride20" Ride CymbalK Custom SeriesRegular finishExcellent stick definition with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 134229

$548

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Zildjian 20" K-Series Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 20" K-Series Ride

by Zildjian

All Genres Pop Universal Applications

Key Feature:

• Great for virtually any musical style

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 20" K-Series Ride, 20" Ride Cymbals, K series, Regular model

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 142867

$505

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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 Zildjian 20" Ride Cymbals 2025

Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance Ride

Zildjian 20" A-Series Medium Ride

Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride

Zildjian 20" A-Custom Ride

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Flat Top Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Medium Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Session Ride

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Low Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Custom Ride

Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride

Zildjian 20" Low Volume Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Series 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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