A Zildjian 15" Rock Hi-Hat

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Rock Hi-Hat
Size: 15 Inch
Series: A Zildjian
Weight: Top: 1138g / Bottom: 1676g (Hollow Logo

Top: 1236g / Bottom: 1481g

Top: 1414g / Bottom: 1686g (1980s Era)

Top: 1422g / Bottom; 1512g

Top: 1436g / Bottom: 1504g (1980s Era)

Top: 1444g / Bottom: 1428g (1980s Era)

Top: 1470g / Bottom: 1512g

Top: 1472g / Bottom: 1482g (1980s Era)

Top: 1477g / Bottom: 1585g (1990s Era, Pre-Serial Number)

Top: 1480g / Bottom: 1500g (Hollow Logo)

Top: 1533g / Bottom: 1568g (1990s Era)

Top: 1552g / Bottom: 1622g (1980s Era)<be>

Top: 1627g / Bottom: 1724g (1980s Era)

Top: 1630g

Bottom: 1700g

Median Weight : Top: 1471g (n=14) / Bottom: 1540g (n=14)
Years of production: 1973 - 1995; 2004 - 2006
Sound file: A Zildjian 15" Rock Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 15" Rock Hi-Hat
A Zildjian 15" Rock Hi-Hat
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Review: Back in the 1980s, when I first started playing drums, Zildjian just came out with the Z series of cymbals. At the time i was a little bewildered why they would offer the "Z" hi-hats in 13" and 14" sizes, with no 15" option. After playing this 15" pairing I think I now know why - these hi-hats are seriously heavy! Mine just happened to be among the heaviest of the weights collected here - 1627g over 1724g. (In comparison, the 14" Dyno Beat hats typically weigh 1100 to 1350 grams for a top, and 1200 to 1430 grams for a bottom)

When I put this pair on the hi-hat stand, the first thing I noticed was that I had to tighten up the part of the clutch that holds the top cymbal. (I had previously had a heavy hi-hat on the stand that this was perfect for just prior to trying these out.) It really took a lot of work on my leg's part to get the cymbals tightly together, and I never felt like I was too successful at that.

Being so large and heavy, it takes a solid whack to get these hats to open up to their full potential. They have slosh and wash for days, and a warm tone to go with a bit of metallic tones. If one were wanting something that can be heard easily, these would be a suitable suggestion.

Review written by Bluejacketsfan

Artist/song where it can be heard: Gregg Bissonette, Dave Grohl, Tommy Lee, Larrie Londin, Matt Sorum