Best Zildjian 22" Ride Cymbals 2025

Premium Zildjian 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

Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride

by Zildjian

Rock Large Venues Progressive

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound
• Powerful projection and presence

✗ CONS

• Requires strong cymbal stand
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin Low RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Kerope seriesTraditional finishWeight: Medium...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617672

$1,484

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Zildjian 22" A-Custom Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 22" A-Custom Ride

by Zildjian

Large Venues Rock Progressive

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
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Zildjian 22" A-Custom RideRide cymbalSeries A CustomSize: Ø 22"Brilliant finishPlayed by Brady BladeJim...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 161907

$527

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Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Low Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Low Ride

by Zildjian

Rock Progressive Power Playing

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
• Expensive investment

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Low Ride22" Medium Thin Low Ride CymbalsK1119"Regular" finishCombines...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 314927

$769

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Zildjian 22" K-Series Dark Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 22" K-Series Dark Medium Ride

by Zildjian

Hard Rock Power Playing Heavy Music

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ 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

Zildjian 22" K-Series Dark Medium Ride, Cymbal, Size: 22", K Series Dark Medium Ride, Regular finish

⭐ 4.6/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 117903

$615

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Zildjian 22" K-Custom High Definition - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Zildjian 22" K Const. Renaissance Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 22" K Const. Renaissance Ride

by Zildjian

Heavy Music Rock Progressive

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires strong cymbal stand
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Zildjian 22" K Const. Renaissance RideRide CymbalSize: 22"K Constantinople seriesDeveloped by jazz drummer...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 360875

$824

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Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliant - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliant

by Zildjian

Power Playing Heavy Music Rock

Key Feature:

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✓ PROS

• Great for large venue performance
• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✗ CONS

• May ring too much for intricate patterns
• Expensive investment

Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliantRide CymbalZ Custom SeriesDiameter: 22"Problem-free projection with a...

⭐ 5.0/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 589099

$494

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Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Med. Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Ride

by Zildjian

Rock Power Playing Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Expensive investment
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin RideRide cymbalK Constantinople Thin Ride OverhammeredK1101Traditional...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 295733

$853

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Zildjian 22" K-Series Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 22" K-Series Ride

by Zildjian

Rock Heavy Music Progressive

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Expensive investment
• Requires strong cymbal stand

Zildjian 22" K-Series RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Series KTraditional finishPlayed by Dave BucknerElvin...

⭐ 5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 158843

$626

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Zildjian 22" K-Series Light Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 22" K-Series Light Ride

by Zildjian

Hard Rock Progressive Power Playing

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual and sonic impact

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Requires strong cymbal stand
• May ring too much for intricate patterns

Zildjian 22" K-Series Light RideRide CymbalSize: 22"K-SeriesTraditional finishDarker - middle sound with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 418657

$611

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Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride

by Zildjian

Progressive Heavy Music Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Powerful projection and presence

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Expensive investment
• Can be overwhelming in small spaces

Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin High RideRide CymbalSize: 22"Kerope seriesTraditional finishWeight: Medium...

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617668

$1,484

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Zildjian 22" K Constantinople High Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople High Ride

by Zildjian

Hard Rock Power Playing Progressive

Key Feature:

• Rich, full-bodied ride sound

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual and sonic impact
• Powerful projection and presence

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople High RideRide CymbalK Constantinople seriesSize: 22"Medium Thin HighRegular...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 360878

$802

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Zildjian 22" A-Series Medium Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Zildjian 22" A-Series Medium Ride

by Zildjian

Progressive Hard Rock Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for large venue performance

✓ PROS

• Powerful projection and presence
• Excellent sustain and crash capability

✗ CONS

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

Zildjian 22" A-Series Medium RideRide CymbalSize: 22""Regular versionCleanclear definitionClean...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 175858

$472

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Zildjian 22" K-Custom Dark Ride - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#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

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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 Zildjian 22" Ride Cymbals 2025

Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride

Zildjian 22" A-Custom Ride

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Low Ride

Zildjian 22" K-Series Dark Medium Ride

Zildjian 22" K-Custom High Definition

Zildjian 22" K Const. Renaissance Ride

Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride brilliant

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Med. Ride

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Ride

Zildjian 22" K-Series Ride

Zildjian 22" K-Series Light Ride

Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople High Ride

Zildjian 22" A-Series Medium Ride

Zildjian 22" K-Custom Dark 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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