Best Paiste 22" Ride Cymbals 2025

Premium Paiste 22" ride cymbals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Hard Rock For Progressive For Power Playing For Large Venues For Heavy Music

BRANDS: Meinl Paiste Zultan Istanbul Agop Zildjian Istanbul Mehmet Sabian

Paiste 22" Signature Blue Bell Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 22" Signature Blue Bell Ride

by Paiste

Heavy Music Rock Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and crash capability
• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✗ CONS

• Physically demanding to play effectively
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Paiste 22" Signature Blue Bell Ride22" Line Blue Bell RideRough but melodic dark cymbal soundHeavy and yet...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 289604

$714

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Paiste 22" Masters Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 22" Masters Dark Ride

by Paiste

Rock Power Playing Large Venues

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and crash capability
• Great for large venue performance

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Can be overwhelming in small spaces

Paiste 22" Masters Dark RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Material: CuSn20 bronzeFine stick attackDeepwarm and balanced...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 547741

$725

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Paiste 22" Traditional Light Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 22" Traditional Light Ride

by Paiste

Hard Rock Rock Heavy Music

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual and sonic impact
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Paiste 22" Traditional Light Ride, Paiste Traditional Collection - 22" Light Ride*Paiste Traditionals*Paiste...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 100840

$813

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Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Heavy Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Heavy Ride

by Paiste

Hard Rock Large Venues Heavy Music

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Powerful projection and presence

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Physically demanding to play effectively

Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Heavy Ride22" Heavy Ride Cymbal2002 Classic SeriesWarmfullbrilliant live cymbal...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 183872

$483

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Paiste 22" Giant Beat Multi Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 22" Giant Beat Multi Ride

by Paiste

Progressive Large Venues Heavy Music

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• Expensive investment
• Physically demanding to play effectively

Paiste 22" Giant Beat Multi RideRide CymbalGiant Beat SeriesSize: 22"Made of CuSn8 bronzealso called 2002...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 407599

$483

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Paiste 22" Signature Power Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 22" Signature Power Ride

by Paiste

Hard Rock Heavy Music Rock

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✗ CONS

• Expensive investment
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Paiste 22" Signature Power RideRide CymbalSize: 22" Ride cymbalLoud 22" ride cymbalLong decayVery...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 513134

$725

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Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride

by Paiste

Progressive Large Venues Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Physically demanding to play effectively

Paiste 22" Signature Full RideRide cymbalSize: 22"Signature lineMedium loudbrightfullround ride...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 457868

$725

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Paiste 2002 Classic 22"Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Paiste 2002 Classic 22"Ride

by Paiste

Rock Large Venues Heavy Music

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• Physically demanding to play effectively

Paiste 2002 Classic 22"Ride22" RideWarmfullbrilliant live cymbal soundFillingclear tone characterBalanced...

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 154877

$483

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Paiste 22" Signature Mellow Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 22" Signature Mellow Ride

by Paiste

Rock Large Venues Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual and sonic impact
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Expensive investment

Paiste 22" Signature Mellow RideMellow Ride CymbalSize: 22"Signature SeriesWarmmaturefull ride soundFast...

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 513149

$714

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Paiste 22" Masters Swish Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 22" Masters Swish Cymbal

by Paiste

Large Venues Progressive Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Powerful projection and presence

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Expensive investment

Paiste 22" Masters Swish Cymbal, Swish Cymbal, A flat 'China-cymbal' with the bell turned upside down,...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 411054

$714

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Paiste 22" Signature "Monad" Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Paiste 22" Signature "Monad" Ride

by Paiste

Rock Large Venues Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and crash capability
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Paiste 22" Signature "Monad" RideRide CymbalDry Heavy Ride "Monad"Size: 22"Signature...

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 381959

$725

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Paiste 22" Reflector "The Powerslave" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 22" Reflector "The Powerslave"

by Paiste

Power Playing Progressive Heavy Music

Key Feature:

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Great for large venue performance

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Paiste 22" Reflector "The Powerslave"Bell Ride CymbalSize: 22"Signature Line Reflector...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 254533

$725

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Paiste 22" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 22" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride

by Paiste

Heavy Music Hard Rock Progressive

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and crash capability
• Great for large venue performance

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Paiste 22" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride22" Ride CymbalModern Essentials SeriesRegular finishCuSn20 bronze...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 312900

$802

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Paiste 22" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Paiste 22" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal

by Paiste

Large Venues Hard Rock Heavy Music

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Paiste 22" 2002 Black Big Beat CymbalCymbalSize: 22"2002 Black Big Beat SeriesCan be used as a crash or...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 382017

$483

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Paiste 22" Masters Dark Crash/Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Paiste 22" Masters Dark Crash/Ride

by Paiste

Power Playing Progressive Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and presence
• Great for large venue performance

✗ CONS

• Can be overwhelming in small spaces
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Paiste 22" Masters Dark Crash/RidePaiste 22" Masters Dark Crash/Ride CymbalSize: 22"Masters seriesCuSn20...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 431505

$725

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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.

Best Paiste 22" Ride Cymbals 2025

Paiste 22" Signature Blue Bell Ride

Paiste 22" Masters Dark Ride

Paiste 22" Traditional Light Ride

Paiste 2002 Classic 22" Heavy Ride

Paiste 22" Giant Beat Multi Ride

Paiste 22" Signature Power Ride

Paiste 22" Signature Full Ride

Paiste 2002 Classic 22"Ride

Paiste 22" Signature Mellow Ride

Paiste 22" Masters Swish Cymbal

Paiste 22" Signature "Monad" Ride

Paiste 22" Reflector "The Powerslave"

Paiste 22" 602 Mod. Essentials Ride

Paiste 22" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal

Paiste 22" Masters Dark Crash/Ride

How to Choose the Best 22" Ride Cymbals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 22" ride cymbals?

How much should I spend on 22" ride cymbals?

Are expensive 22" ride cymbals worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 22" ride cymbals?

Should I buy 22" ride cymbals online or in-store?

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