Zildjian Z Custom 14" HiHats, Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair
The Z Custom HiHats 14" is a pair of heavy hi-hat cymbals built for the stage: a bright, clean "chick" and "tick", and unbridled projection. It is aimed at metal, punk and hard rock drummers who need to cut through the mix.
What sets it apart
- Bright, clean "chick" and "tick"
- Extra body for maximum wash
- Medium-heavy top, heavy bottom
- Brilliant finish, original star-pattern hammering
The return of an icon
Thirty years after its launch, the Z Custom is back in Zildjian's catalogue. The series has been reimagined: a revised design improves musicality, feel and durability, while keeping the brilliant finish and star-pattern hammering of the original Z Custom. Its calling is unchanged: metal, punk and hard rock.
A hi-hat that cuts
On the Sound Lab, the 14" pair rates 8 for brightness, 4 for dryness, 8 for definition and 6 for sustain. The heavy bottom gives a very present foot "chick"; the medium-heavy top keeps a precise stick "tick". Open, the extra body releases a wide wash.
Specifications
| Diameter | 14" (35.56 cm) |
|---|---|
| Contents | Pair (top and bottom) |
| Weight | Medium-heavy top, heavy bottom |
| Finish | Brilliant, star-pattern hammering |
| Family | Z Family |
| Brightness | 8/10 |
| Dryness | 4/10 |
| Definition | 8/10 |
| Sustain | 6/10 |
What it's for
- Metal, punk and hard rock on stage
- Hard hitters who need to cut through the mix
- Hi-hats for a complete Z Custom setup
Compared with other manufacturers
These heavy 14" hi-hats from other makers also aim for power on stage:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | Z Custom HiHats | 14" | Bright, clean, powerful |
| Paiste | Signature Power Hi-Hat | 14" | Heavy, very bright, loud |
| Paiste | PST 8 Reflector Rock Hats | 14" | Heavy, meaty chick |
| Dream | Energy Hi-Hats | 14" | Heavier, unlathed bottom |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zildjian Z Custom?
- A series of bright, powerful cymbals designed for metal, punk and hard rock. Launched thirty years ago, it is back in a revised version, with the brilliant finish and star-pattern hammering of the original.
- Paiste RUDE or Zildjian Z Custom?
- Both target loud music. Paiste describes its RUDE line as energetic and powerful, made for aggressive and extreme styles. The Z Custom goes for a bright, clean sound: these hi-hats rate 8 for definition on the Sound Lab.
- Open or closed hi-hat: what is the difference?
- Closed, you get the tight stick "tick" and the foot "chick". Open, the cymbals vibrate freely and give a wash. Zildjian publishes clips of both for this model.
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