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Best 22" Ride Cymbals Under $300 2025

Affordable 22" ride cymbals under $300 - great value without compromising quality

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
Zultan 22" Ride Dark Matter - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Zultan 22" Ride Dark Matter

by Zultan
Large Venues Rock Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful projection and presence
  • • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires strong cymbal stand
  • • Can be overwhelming in small spaces

Zultan 22" Ride Dark MatterRide CymbalSize: 22"Dark Matter Line100% Hand-hammeredDarkwarm sound character...

⭐ 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 326514
$252
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Masterwork 22" Custom Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Masterwork 22" Custom Ride

by Masterwork
Rock Hard Rock Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for large venue performance
  • • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive investment
  • • Can be overwhelming in small spaces

Masterwork 22" Custom Ride, 22" RideThe all-rounder cymbal in the range.A considerable frequency range and a...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 111620
$274
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Zultan 22" F5 Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Zultan 22" F5 Ride

by Zultan
Rock Progressive Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic impact
  • • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
  • • May ring too much for intricate patterns
  • • Expensive investment

Zultan 22" F5 RideRide CymbalF5 seriesHeavy ride cymbals with exceptionally clearpenetrating bell soundExtremely...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 269751
$263
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Zultan 22" Caz Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Zultan 22" Caz Ride

by Zultan
Progressive Large Venues Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and presence
✓ 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

Zultan 22" Caz RideRide CymbalB20 bronzeHand hammeredFull sounding bellRide cymbals with a unique mixture of broad...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 278671
$285
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Zultan 22" Rock Beat Heavy Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Zultan 22" Rock Beat Heavy Ride

by Zultan
Power Playing Hard Rock Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
  • • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
  • • Physically demanding to play effectively
  • • Expensive investment

Zultan 22" Rock Beat Heavy RideRide CymbalRockbeat SeriesPower cymbal bellLoud cymbal with a fullpowerful tone...

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 269744
$274
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Zultan 22" Rock Beat Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Zultan 22" Rock Beat Medium Ride

by Zultan
Rock Large Venues Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and crash capability
  • • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
  • • Physically demanding to play effectively
  • • Expensive investment

Zultan 22" Rock Beat Medium RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Rockbeat seriesMade of B-20 bronzeFinish: MediumBrilliant...

⭐ 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 269742
$274
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Zultan 22" F5 Metal Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Zultan 22" F5 Metal Ride

by Zultan
Rock Heavy Music Hard Rock
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

Zultan 22" F5 Metal RideRide CymbalSize: 22"F5 Series100% handmadeMade of B-20 bronzeHeavy ride cymbal with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 475514
$296
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Masterwork 22" Jazz Master Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Masterwork 22" Jazz Master Ride

by Masterwork
Large Venues Heavy Music Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Impressive visual and sonic impact
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and crash capability
  • • Great for large venue performance
✗ CONS
  • • May ring too much for intricate patterns
  • • Expensive investment

Masterwork 22" Jazz Master Ride, 22" RideDespite a full deep base sound and an extraordinary wide frequency...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111680
$285
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Zultan 22" Raw Jazz Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Zultan 22" Raw Jazz Ride

by Zultan
Power Playing Large Venues Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for large venue performance
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful projection and presence
  • • Impressive visual and sonic impact
✗ CONS
  • • May ring too much for intricate patterns
  • • Requires strong cymbal stand

Zultan 22" Raw Jazz RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Raw SeriesMade of B20 bronzeDarkwarm and full sound100%...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 383418
$263
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Masterwork 22" Custom Rock Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Masterwork 22" Custom Rock Ride

by Masterwork
Heavy Music Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful projection and presence
  • • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
  • • May ring too much for intricate patterns
  • • Physically demanding to play effectively

Masterwork 22" Custom Rock RideRock Ride CymbalSize: 22"Custom SeriesTraditional finishCompletely handmade...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 518044
$263
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Zultan 22" Z-Series Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Zultan 22" Z-Series Ride

by Zultan
Progressive Heavy Music Power Playing
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and presence
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful projection and presence
  • • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming in small spaces
  • • Physically demanding to play effectively

Zultan 22" Z-Series RideRide CymbalB20 bronzeHand hammeredDarkearthy basic sound with a very wide tone...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 278626
$296
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Masterwork 22" Troy Traditional Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Masterwork 22" Troy Traditional Ride

by Masterwork
Hard Rock Rock Heavy Music
Key Feature:
• Powerful projection and presence
✓ PROS
  • • Great for large venue performance
  • • Powerful projection and presence
✗ CONS
  • • May ring too much for intricate patterns
  • • Expensive investment

Masterwork 22" Troy Traditional RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Material: B25 BronzeFinish:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611377
$237
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Zultan 22" Q Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Zultan 22" Q Ride

by Zultan
Rock Progressive Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and crash capability
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic impact
  • • Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✗ CONS
  • • May ring too much for intricate patterns
  • • Expensive investment

Zultan 22" Q RideRide CymbalSize: 22""Q" SeriesAwesome bell soundStrongdefined loud stick stroke...

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 415085
$274
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Zultan 22" Raw Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Zultan 22" Raw Ride

by Zultan
Hard Rock Heavy Music Large Venues
Key Feature:
• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
✓ PROS
  • • Impressive visual and sonic impact
  • • Excellent sustain and crash capability
✗ CONS
  • • Physically demanding to play effectively
  • • May ring too much for intricate patterns

Zultan 22" Raw RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Raw SeriesMade of B20 bronzeDarkwarm and full sound100%...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 383192
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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