Zildjian Planet Z 14" Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair
The Planet Z 14" is a pair of hi-hat cymbals for beginners: a medium-thin top over a medium bottom, giving a firm foot chick and excellent definition under the stick. It's the cymbal a student plays most, and the one that does most to help them hear their own tempo.
What sets it apart
- Medium-thin top, medium bottom
- Firm foot chick
- Excellent stick definition
- Bright, cutting sound
Two cymbals, two weights
On the Sound Lab, the top alone rates 9 for brightness and the bottom alone 8; the pair scores 8 for brightness, 5 for dryness, 7 for definition and 7 for sustain. The thinner, brighter top speaks under the stick; the heavier bottom anchors the chick when the foot closes the pair.
The kit's metronome
The hi-hats play in almost every bar. A pair where every stroke comes through clearly lets a student catch a late eighth note or a lazy foot. Zildjian also publishes sound clips of the pair: closed to open, foot chicks, and an open and closed pattern.
Specifications
| Diameter | 14" |
|---|---|
| Set | Pair (top and bottom) |
| Weight | Medium-thin top, medium bottom |
| Family | Planet Z |
| Brightness | 8/10 |
| Dryness | 5/10 |
| Definition | 7/10 |
| Sustain | 7/10 |
What it's for
- Hi-hats on a first drum kit
- Replacing a cracked pair on a student kit
- Learning openings and the foot chick
Compared with other manufacturers
These 14" hi-hats from other makers also target first kits:
| Manufacturer | Model | Stated weight | Stated character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | Planet Z HiHats 14" | Medium-thin and medium | Firm chick, definition |
| Sabian | SBr Hats 14" | Medium | Tight closed, full open |
| Meinl | HCS Hihat 14" | Medium | Warm and clean, articulate open sound |
| Paiste | 101 Brass Hi-Hat 14" | Medium | Mellow, defined chick |
Frequently asked questions
- Which hi-hat cymbal goes on top?
- The thinner one. Zildjian explains that the bottom is usually a little heavier, to support the top firmly and balance the chick and the wash. Here, the medium bottom carries the medium-thin top.
- What size hi-hats should I get?
- 14" is the most common size on a kit. The Planet Z line only offers its hi-hats in 14", sold as a pair or individually.
- How do you choose hi-hats?
- By ear and by foot: a clean chick when they close, a clear note under the stick. For this model, Zildjian publishes the Sound Lab rating of the pair and sound clips.
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