Detail 01
13 inch diameter
Smaller than the standard 14. Higher pitch, faster response, less volume and shorter open wash.
Product detailSKU #1273887990600
ZildjianA Series New Beat Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
13-inch New Beat hi-hats, Zildjian's long-running A Series pair. A tight, crisp everyday hat for drummers who want quick articulation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Funk, fusion and pop where fast, tight hat work matters
- Drummers who play a lot of closed, controlled sixteenths
- Second hi-hat on the left side alongside a 14 inch pair
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a heavy, washy open hat sound
- Big rock stages needing maximum hi-hat volume
- Anyone wanting a dark, dry, low-pitch hat voice
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
New Beat design
Heavier bottom with air holes. Gives a solid closed chick and a defined open sound without excess air lock.
Detail 03
Sold as a matched pair
Top and bottom are both included and voiced together. You don't need to buy a second cymbal.
Detail 04
A Series cast bronze
Bright, traditional Zildjian tone. Cast bronze gives more complex overtones than cheaper sheet-bronze hats.
Detail 05
Air holes in the bottom cymbal
Lets air escape when the hats close, preventing the suction that makes a closed hat sound choked.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hi-hat stand and clutch are not included; you need both to mount these
- 02Check which cymbal is the bottom — the heavier one with the holes goes underneath
- 03A 13 inch pair sits lower than a 14; you may need to adjust stand height
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between 13 and 14 inch hi-hats?
13 inch hats are higher pitched, faster and quieter. 14 is the standard size with more volume and a fuller open sound. Many players use 13s for tighter styles.
02Do I need anything else to use these?
A hi-hat stand with a clutch. The clutch holds the top cymbal; the bottom sits on the stand's cup. Neither is included here.
03What are the holes in the bottom cymbal for?
They release trapped air when the cymbals close. Without them the hats can seal and produce a dull, choked chick instead of a crisp one.
04Are these good for rock?
They work, but 13s are quieter and tighter than 14s or 15s. For loud rock a larger pair generally holds up better against the band.
