Detail 01
20-inch diameter
The standard ride size. Enough surface for a defined ping without the sprawl and sustain of a 22.
Product detailSKU #1273887990297
ZildjianA Series Medium Ride 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch medium-weight Zildjian A Series ride. The default main ride size and weight for drummers who need clear stick definition with some wash underneath.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers needing one ride that covers rock, pop and funk
- Players who want the bell to cut for grooves
- Replacing a thin or washy ride that disappears in a band
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz drummers wanting a dark, papery, wash-heavy ride
- Anyone needing a crashable ride for big swells
- Low-volume or brush-heavy playing where the bell is too much
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
Medium weight
Sits between a thin, crashable ride and a heavy one. Sticks read clearly but some wash builds under fast patterns.
Detail 03
Ride, not a crash/ride
Built for sustained time-keeping. It will crash, but a medium ride opens up slower and stays loud once it does.
Detail 04
The bell
Medium weight means the bell has real cut. Bell patterns punch through a loud band without extra effort.
Detail 05
$414.95
Pro-level pricing for the single most-played cymbal in a setup, where weight and definition matter most.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only. No stand, felts, sleeve or wing nut included.
- 02Rides need a sturdy stand; a light one will wobble and creep under steady playing.
- 03Leave a flat angle. Steep tilt makes the shoulder hit and kills definition.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 20 inches the right ride size?
For most drummers, yes. 20 is the standard. 22 gives more wash and volume; 18 or 19 responds faster but has less body and carry.
02Can I crash on it?
You can, but a medium ride is stiffer than a crash. It takes a firm edge stroke to open and rings for a long time once it does.
03Will it wash out at high volume?
Less than a thin ride. Medium weight keeps stick definition under fast patterns, though wash still builds if you dig in for long stretches.
04Does it include a stand?
No. You'll need a ride-capable cymbal stand plus felt washers and a plastic sleeve so the metal never touches the stand's threads.
