Detail 01
16 inch diameter
Mid-size crash. Opens fast and gets out of the way instead of hanging over the next bar.
Product detailSKU #1274115039078
Paiste2002 Crash Cymbal 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch crash from Paiste's 2002 line, priced at $338. For drummers replacing a starter crash with a stage-level cymbal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and pop drummers wanting a quick, cutting accent
- Players upgrading the crash that came with a starter kit
- Gigging where the crash must cut through loud guitars
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet jazz or brush work needing a soft, washy crash
- Drummers on a first-kit budget under $150
- Anyone who wants one cymbal to crash and ride
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Crash, not a crash/ride
Built to be struck on the edge for accents, not ridden on the bow for time.
Detail 03
2002 series
Paiste's long-running loud line, aimed at rock volume rather than low-volume studio work.
Detail 04
$338 single cymbal
Priced per cymbal, above starter packs. You are buying one piece, not a set.
Detail 05
Paiste build
Consistent cymbal-to-cymbal, so a second 2002 crash in another size will sit next to this one predictably.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one cymbal. No stand, felts, sleeve or wing nut included.
- 02Check your stand has an intact sleeve. Bare metal through the hole cracks cymbals.
- 0316 inch pairs well with an 18 inch for two distinct crash pitches.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a cymbal stand included?
No. This is the cymbal alone. You need a boom or straight stand, plus felt washers and a plastic sleeve to protect the hole.
02Can I use this as a ride?
It will work in a pinch, but at 16 inches it washes out fast under steady playing. A ride holds a defined stick sound better.
03Is 16 inch or 18 inch better for a first crash?
16 inch is faster and more articulate; 18 inch is louder and sustains longer. Most drummers start with 16 and add an 18 later.
04Is this loud enough for a live band?
Yes. The 2002 line is built for rock volume and projects over amplified guitar and drums.
