Detail 01
19 in. diameter
Large for a crash. Lower pitch, longer sustain and more wash than a 16 or 18. Needs stand height and room on the kit.
Product detailSKU #1274115039234
PaisteSignature Reflector Heavy Full Crash Cymbal 19 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
19-inch heavy crash from Paiste's Signature Reflector line. Loud, bright and slow to open — for drummers who need a big accent to cut through volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big stage accents that need to carry over guitars and a loud band
- Hard hitters who overplay lighter crashes and want more headroom
- Adding a large, sustaining crash to a kit of smaller cymbals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet gigs, jazz or low-volume playing — it takes force to open
- Drummers wanting a fast, short accent that gets out of the way
- Anyone on a tight budget; this sits well above entry-level pricing
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
Heavy weight
Takes a firm strike to open up. Rewards hard playing with volume and long decay; feels stiff and pingy when played softly.
Detail 03
Full crash profile
Broad, full-bodied voice rather than a thin, fast splash of sound. Fills space when it opens.
Detail 04
Signature Reflector series
Paiste's polished, high-end line. The mirror finish is part of the surface treatment and shows fingerprints and stick marks.
Detail 05
Crash cymbal
Struck on the edge for accents. Heavy weight means it will also handle ride patterns with more stick definition than a thin crash.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — stand, felts, sleeve and bag are separate purchases
- 02A 19 inch cymbal needs clearance; check your stand spacing before mounting
- 03The mirror finish shows fingerprints; handle by the edge or expect marks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 19 inch crash too big?
Depends on your volume. At 19 inches with heavy weight, it needs a firm strike and a loud context. On a quiet gig it will feel unresponsive and oversized.
02Can I ride on a heavy crash?
Yes. Heavy weight gives more stick definition on the bow than a thin crash, though the wash builds faster than on a dedicated ride.
03Why does this cost more than other Paiste crashes?
Signature Reflector is Paiste's upper-tier line, and 19 inches uses more bronze than a 16 or 18. Both the series and the size push the price up.
04Will it open up if I play with lighter sticks?
Less so. A heavy 19 needs arm weight to bloom. Light sticks and soft strikes will get pitch and ping rather than a full crash.
