Zildjian A Ping Ride 20" Ride Cymbal
The A Ping Ride is a 20" medium heavy ride cymbal built so that every stick stroke stays readable. When the band gets loud and your ride pattern starts to disappear, this is the kind of cymbal that keeps the note clear: a clean, high-pitched "ping" that never turns to mush.
What sets it apart
- Very clear stick definition, rated 9 out of 10 by Zildjian
- Clean "ping" sound in the high register
- Medium heavy weight that stays in control even when you dig in
- One of the most requested ride models in the Zildjian catalogue
Why weight changes everything on a ride
The more metal a cymbal carries, the more its attack stands out and the fewer overtones pile up. Zildjian puts it this way: a heavier cymbal projects more, sounds higher and brings the "ping" forward. That is exactly what a drummer playing tight eighth notes on the ride in a loud rock or pop band is after.
The honest trade-off: a ride this weight does not crash as easily as a thin model. It is made to be played on, not smashed.
Specifications
| Diameter | 20" |
|---|---|
| Weight | Medium heavy |
| Series | A Zildjian |
| Brightness | 8/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 9/10 |
| Sustain | 9/10 |
What it's for
- Main ride for rock, pop and amplified stage music
- Fast patterns where every note has to be heard
- Drummers who want a bell and a bow that sound clearly different
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers offer a 20" ride designed around definition:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | A Ping Ride | 20" | Clean ping, medium heavy |
| Sabian | AA Medium Ride | 20" | Defined strokes, clean bell |
| Paiste | 2002 Ride | 20" | Clear ping over full wash |
| Dream | Contact Ride | 20" | Articulate, strong bell |
Frequently asked questions
- Ping ride or medium ride: which one?
- Zildjian lists the Ping Ride as medium heavy. According to the maker, a lighter cymbal gives less definition and speaks faster, with more wash around the stroke. If your problem is hearing yourself in a loud band, the Ping solves it.
- Ping ride or sweet ride?
- They are almost two philosophies. The Sweet Ride goes for colourful overtones and can be crashed; the Ping Ride goes for clarity of the stick. Zildjian also rates the Ping higher on definition than the Sweet.
- A 20" or a 22" ride?
- According to Zildjian, a larger diameter plays louder, sustains longer and responds more slowly, at a lower pitch. The 20" stays quicker and is easier to place on a compact kit.
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