Best 22" Ride Cymbals 2026
Top-rated 22" ride cymbals 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Rock
For Hard Rock
For Progressive
For Power Playing
For Large Venues
For Heavy Music
#1
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4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Nostalgia 70's Ride
Heavy Music
Large Venues
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Nostalgia 70's RideRide CymbalNostalgia seriesSize: 22"Dark stick definitionHighly...
⭐
4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 407662
$538
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Jazz Ride Turk Series
Rock
Hard Rock
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • Expensive investment
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Jazz Ride Turk SeriesRideSize: 22"Turk SeriesRegular modelTurk Jazz Rides are lighter and...
⭐
4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 416448
$494
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Flat Ride
Power Playing
Rock
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
- • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Istanbul Agop 22" Agop Signature Flat RideRideHand hammeredSize: 22"Material: B20 bronzeDry stick attackVery...
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4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 435680
$633
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Xist Dry Dark Ride
Heavy Music
Progressive
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
- • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Istanbul Agop 22" Xist Dry Dark RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Xist Dry Dark SeriesB20 BronzeHand-hammeredDark and...
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485631
$402
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Original Ride Traditional
Progressive
Hard Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
- • Great for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Original Ride Traditional SeriesRide cymbalROR22Size 22"Regular versionVery expressive...
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4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 531418
$494
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Xist Power Ride
Hard Rock
Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Istanbul Agop 22" Ride CymbalXist Seriespower versionBrilliant Finishprofessional quality in B20 (80% Copper20%...
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 621976
$406
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Original Ride
Power Playing
Hard Rock
Progressive
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Original RideRide CymbalsTraditional Original SeriesSize: 22"Thinnest...
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4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 523110
$545
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Dark Ride
Heavy Music
Progressive
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Dark Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Traditional Dark Series, Warm stick attack...
⭐
4.4/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 523101
$546
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Med. Ride
by
Zildjian
Heavy Music
Power Playing
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Med. RideMedium Ride CymbalSize: 22""K Constantinople" seriesRegular...
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 217646
$901
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Cindy Blackman OM Ride
Rock
Progressive
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Great for large venue performance
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Istanbul Agop 22" Cindy Blackman OM RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Cindy Blackman Santana modelDark dry sound with...
⭐
4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 382816
$611
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 22" K-Custom High Definition
by
Zildjian
Hard Rock
Rock
Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
- • Great for large venue performance
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • Physically demanding to play effectively
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Zildjian 22" K-Custom High DefinitionHigh Definition Ride CymbalK Custom SeriesSize: 22"Regular modelDesigned...
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 172621
$611
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Jazz Ride
Rock
Heavy Music
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and presence
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Great for large venue performance
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Istanbul Agop 22" Traditional Jazz RideIstanbul Agop 22" Traditional Jazz Ride CymbalSize:...
⭐
4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 513516
$545
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Legend Dry Ride
Large Venues
Rock
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
- • Impressive visual and sonic impact
- • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Requires strong cymbal stand
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Legend Dry RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Legend Dry Series@2B20 BronzeHand-hammeredModerndry...
⭐
4.5/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 463268
$516
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Sahra Ride
Power Playing
Hard Rock
Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and presence
✓ PROS
- • Powerful projection and presence
- • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
- • Expensive investment
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
Istanbul Mehmet 22" Sahra RideRideSize: 22 "Signature SeriesMaterial: B20 BronzeHand-hammeredDark soft cymbal...
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4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 416469
$494
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Zildjian 22" K-Custom Dark Ride
by
Zildjian
Heavy Music
Large Venues
Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
- • Great for large venue performance
- • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
- • May ring too much for intricate patterns
Zildjian 22" K-Custom Dark RideRide CymbalSeries K CustomSize 22"Dark RideTraditional finishPlayed by Carter...
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 158778
$658
How to Choose the Best 22" 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 22" 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.
