Best 24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger for Extreme Applications 2026
Perfect 24" ride cymbals and bigger for extreme-applications - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Istanbul Mehmet 24" Traditional Original Ride
Professional Recording
Art Music
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral applications
- • Unmatched sustain and complexity
✗ CONS
- • Highly specialized applications only
- • Limited availability and selection
Istanbul Mehmet 24" Traditional Original RideRide CymbalSize: 24"Traditional Original seriesRegular...
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 409161
$537
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 24" 30th Anniversary Ride
Orchestral
Cinematic
Extreme Applications
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unmatched sustain and complexity
- • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
✗ CONS
- • Impractical for general drumming
- • Highly specialized applications only
Istanbul Agop 24" 30th Anniversary RideRide CymbalSize: 24"30th Anniversary ModelMaterial: B20...
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4.8/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569441
$813
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 2002 24" Swish Ride
by
Paiste
Extreme Applications
Art Music
Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral applications
✓ PROS
- • Unmatched sustain and complexity
- • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Highly specialized applications only
Paiste 2002 24" Swish RideRide CymbalSwish Ride "Signature Groove"Size: 24"2002 SeriesDeveloped...
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4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 382009
$571
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 24" Byzance Foundry Reserve LR
by
Meinl
Extreme Applications
Art Music
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral applications
✓ PROS
- • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
- • Unmatched sustain and complexity
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive professional instruments
- • Impractical for general drumming
Meinl 24" Byzance Foundry Reserve LRLight Ride CymbalSize: 24"Byzance Foundry Reserve SeriesMaterial: B20...
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4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 503769
$878
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 24" 2002 Black Big Beat Cymbal
by
Paiste
Extreme Applications
Cinematic
Art Music
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral applications
✓ PROS
- • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
- • Professional orchestral applications
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive professional instruments
- • Impractical for general drumming
Paiste 24" 2002 Black Big Beat CymbalCymbalSize: 24"2002 Black Big Beat SeriesUsa as a crash or rideMaterial:...
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 382018
$549
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 24" Jazz Ride Siz. Turk Series
Cinematic
Art Music
Extreme Applications
Key Feature:
• Impressive acoustic and visual impact
✓ PROS
- • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
- • Unmatched sustain and complexity
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive professional instruments
- • Requires expert technique and control
Istanbul Mehmet 24" Jazz Ride Siz. Turk Series24" Jazz Ride Cymbals with RivetsTurk Jazz Rides are lighter...
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311624
$537
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 24" Rude Mega Power Ride
by
Paiste
Art Music
Professional Recording
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique sonic characteristics
- • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✗ CONS
- • Requires expert technique and control
- • Extremely expensive professional instruments
Paiste 24" Rude Mega Power Ride24" Mega Power RideFullwarmdeepdarkdry ride cymbalWith loudheavy...
⭐
4.9/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 111250
$549
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Meinl Pure Alloy 24" Medium Ride
by
Meinl
Special Effects
Art Music
Cinematic
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
- • Unmatched sustain and complexity
- • Unique sonic characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive professional instruments
- • Highly specialized applications only
Meinl Pure Alloy 24" Medium RideRide CymbalSize: 24"Finish: TraditionalHigh-tech mechanical...
⭐
4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 483042
$450
#9
⭐
4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meinl 24" Byzance Dark B. Apple Ride
by
Meinl
Orchestral
Art Music
Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
- • Professional orchestral applications
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive professional instruments
- • Limited availability and selection
Meinl 24" Byzance Dark B. Apple RideDark Ride CymbalsSize: 24"Byzance seriesBig Apple Dark RideEspecially for...
⭐
4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 379280
$725
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Zultan 24" Caz Ride
by
Zultan
Professional Recording
Extreme Applications
Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
- • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
- • Unique sonic characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Highly specialized applications only
- • Limited availability and selection
Zultan 24" Caz RideRide CymbalSize: 24"Material: B20 bronzeHand hammeredPolished surfaceFull sounding topRide...
⭐
5.0/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 475510
$362
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Reverend Al's
by
Paiste
Art Music
Professional Recording
Extreme Applications
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral applications
✓ PROS
- • Unmatched sustain and complexity
- • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
✗ CONS
- • Extremely expensive professional instruments
- • Requires expert technique and control
Paiste 2002 Classic 24" Reverend Al's, Ride Cymbal, Size: 24 ", Reverend Al's Big Ride Cymbal, Alex...
⭐
4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 254389
$549
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 26" Traditional Dark Ride
Orchestral
Art Music
Extreme Applications
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
- • Unmatched sustain and complexity
- • Impressive acoustic and visual impact
✗ CONS
- • Impractical for general drumming
- • Limited availability and selection
Istanbul Agop 26" Traditional Dark Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 26", Warm stick attack, With a slightly darker...
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 544694
$725
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Istanbul Mehmet 24" Mehmet Legend Sizzle Ride
Orchestral
Professional Recording
Art Music
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral applications
✓ PROS
- • Unique sonic characteristics
- • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✗ CONS
- • Impractical for general drumming
- • Limited availability and selection
Istanbul Mehmet 24" Mehmet Legend Sizzle Ride, 24" Ride pool with Rivets, Natural finish, Specially designed...
⭐
4.9/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 311705
$527
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Agop 24" Traditional Dark Ride
Special Effects
Art Music
Professional Recording
Key Feature:
• Ultimate ride cymbal experience
✓ PROS
- • Ultimate ride cymbal experience
- • Unique sonic characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Extremely expensive professional instruments
Istanbul Agop 24" Traditional Dark Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 24", Traditional Dark Series, Warm stick attack...
⭐
4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 409166
$611
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Istanbul Mehmet 24" John Robinson Swish Sizzle
Extreme Applications
Art Music
Special Effects
Key Feature:
• Unique sonic characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral applications
- • Unmatched sustain and complexity
✗ CONS
- • Requires expert technique and control
- • Impractical for general drumming
Istanbul Mehmet 24" John Robinson Swish SizzleRide CymbalJohn Robinson Signature seriesSize: 24"Expressive...
⭐
4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610527
$582
How to Choose the Best 24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger
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 24" ride cymbals and bigger 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.
