Detail 01
Heavy weight
Supports the cymbal’s assertive, powerful crash role.
Product detailSKU #1500000318184
PaisteFormula 602 Heavy Crash Cymbal 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 18-inch Formula 602 Heavy Crash is a heavy bronze crash made for pronounced, high-volume accents. Its bright, solid crash voice is intended to cut through when a thinner crash does not provide enough presence, making it a natural choice for rock and metal applications. The bow also delivers a clear ping, so it can cover ride-style patterns as well as crash duties. Full lathing, hand hammering, and a natural finish complete the cymbal’s traditional Formula 602 build.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock or metal drummers placing strong, high-volume crash accents in a full band arrangement.
- Players using the bow for clear ride-style ping between crash passages.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers looking specifically for a thinner crash cymbal.
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
18-inch size
This is the 18-inch version of the Formula 602 Heavy Crash.
Detail 03
Full lathing and hand hammering
These are part of its traditional hand-production approach.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it work as a ride as well as a crash?
Yes. Its bow is described as having a clear ping attack for ride-style use.
02What musical settings suit it?
Its volume and assertive crash character are specifically suited to rock and metal accents.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Bronze
- Body Finish
- Natural
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Finish
- Natural
- Type
- Crash
1 detailsSize & weight
- Cymbal Weight
- Heavy
5 detailsOther
- Quantity
- 1
- Lathing
- Full
- Hammering
- Hand
- Sizes in
- Multiple
- Bell
- Standard
