SABIAN 22" HHX MAX RIDE

SABIAN 22" HHX MAX RIDE

The 22" HHX MAX RIDE delivers a substantial, focused stick definition paired with surprising crashability—a medium/heavy powerhouse that cuts through a dense mix without sacrificing musicality. This ride combines the best elements of two legendary designs: the classic HH Rock Ride's reliability and the HHX series' articulate character. The result is a cymbal that handles both steady timekeeping and dynamic crashes with equal authority in the mix.

Tone & Recording Character

Built from B20 bronze with a hybrid hammering technique that merges HH and HHX workmanship, this ride features lathing across the bow (top and bottom surfaces) while preserving an un-lathed, heavily hammered bell for complex sustain. The combination produces a low-pitched yet cutting tone with exceptional clarity—ideal for rock, progressive, and high-volume ensemble tracking where stick articulation and cymbal projection need to remain distinct in the recorded mix.

Weight & Tonal Response

At 3352g–3601g, the medium/heavy weight classification provides stability and punch without excessive weight fatigue during extended tracking sessions. The brilliant finish enhances the brightness of the stick attack on tape, while the unlathed bell design ensures organic bell tones that respond dynamically to both soft mallets and hard sticks—critical for capturing nuanced ride work across different song sections.

Key Features

• Size: 22 inches
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Weight classification: Medium/heavy weight
• Actual weight range: 3352g–3601g (median 3585g)
• Finish: Brilliant
• Hybrid hammering: Combination of HH and HHX techniques
• Lathed on bow to edge (top and bottom surfaces)
• Un-lathed HHX hammered bell
• Focused stick sound with cutting projection
• Crashable design for dynamic articulation
• Low-pitched fundamental with cutting clarity

The 22" HHX MAX RIDE is engineered for producers and engineers tracking drummers who need both definition and power in a single ride cymbal—a workhorse that translates clearly through microphones and sits decisively in dense mixes.