What skill level is this ride designed for?

The 22" HHX Evolution Ride is built for intermediate through professional players. Its responsive, touch-sensitive design rewards control and nuance, making it best suited for players with developed technique rather than beginners.

Can this ride work as a crash cymbal?

Yes—this ride has genuine crash capability. Its medium-thin weight class and HHX hammering make it responsive enough to function effectively as both a primary ride and a secondary crash, giving you extended versatility from a single cymbal.

What styles is this ride best suited for?

The 22" HHX Evolution Ride excels in jazz, fusion, and studio sessions where articulation and musicality are priorities. Its dark, modern voice and warm undertones make it less ideal for punk or metal, where heavier, brighter rides typically perform better.

How does the 22-inch size compare to standard rides?

At 22 inches, this ride offers extended wash and projection compared to 20-inch rides, giving you a larger sound palette with more sustain while still maintaining crisp attack and articulation for cutting through ensemble settings.

What makes HHX hammering different?

HHX hammering is SABIAN's technique for creating sensitivity and tonal complexity in the cymbal. This medium-thin B20 bronze ride responds to the lightest touch while maintaining durability and excellent projection across all dynamic levels.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $45 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

SABIAN 22" HHX Evolution Ride

The 22" HHX Evolution Ride captures articulate, cutting ride tones that define and anchor your drum recordings. Developed in collaboration with Dave Weckl to meet demand for a larger ride in the Evolution series, this cymbal combines crisp attack with warm undertones, producing a shimmering character with genuine crash capability that translates clearly to tape and digital recordings.

Tone & Sonic Character

This ride produces a dark, modern voice with warm undertones balanced by brightness in the high frequencies. The combination of crisp attack and crash-ready response makes it versatile across styles—cutting through dense mixes and ensemble recordings while maintaining musicality during intimate takes and softer dynamic passages.

Construction & Materials

Cast from B20 bronze alloy and worked with HHX hammering, the 22" HHX Evolution Ride is engineered for sensitivity and tonal complexity. The medium-thin weight class (approximately 2764g) balances responsiveness with durability, allowing the cymbal to articulate freely across all dynamic levels—essential for capturing nuanced performances in the studio.

Key Features

22-inch size for extended wash and projection
B20 bronze alloy construction
HHX hammering technique
Medium-thin weight class
Dark sound profile with modern character
Crisp attack with warm undertones
Excellent crash capability
Increased sensitivity for responsive playing
Designed collaboratively with Dave Weckl
SABIAN Two-Year Warranty protection

The 22" HHX Evolution Ride stands as a sophisticated choice for recording engineers and producers seeking a larger ride that balances articulation with musicality, performing equally well as a primary ride definition tool or secondary crash element in your drum sound palette.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	22"
Cymbal Type	Ride