SABIAN 22" HHX Evolution Ride

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.