Detail 01
15 inch diameter
Larger than the standard 14. Lower pitch, more volume, longer open wash, and a slightly slower foot response.
Product detailSKU #1273887990604
ZildjianA Series New Beat Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair 15 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
15-inch New Beat hi-hats from Zildjian's A Series. A large, loud pair for drummers who want a heavier, lower-pitched hat.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock and live stages where standard hats get lost
- Drummers wanting a fuller, washier open hat sound
- Players who lean on a big half-open hat for sustain
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fast, tight sixteenth-note playing — larger hats respond slower
- Quiet rooms, jazz clubs and low-volume worship sets
- Cramped kit setups without room for a wider hat
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. Delivers a solid closed chick and a controlled open sound at this larger size.
Detail 03
Sold as a matched pair
Top and bottom included and voiced together. No need to source a matching second cymbal.
Detail 04
A Series cast bronze
Bright traditional Zildjian voice. Cast bronze carries richer overtones than sheet-bronze hats at lower price points.
Detail 05
Air holes in the bottom cymbal
Vent trapped air on close so the chick stays crisp instead of sounding sucked-in and dull.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hi-hat stand and clutch not included — both are required to mount these
- 0215 inch hats need more side clearance than 14s; check your snare and rack spacing
- 03Heavier hats take more foot pressure; a weak hi-hat spring will feel sluggish
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Why choose 15 inch hi-hats over 14?
More volume, lower pitch and a fuller open wash. The trade-off is slower response, so tight fast patterns are harder to articulate cleanly.
02Do these come with a stand?
No. You need a hi-hat stand and a clutch. Only the two cymbals are included.
03Are 15 inch hats too big for a standard kit?
They fit most kits but sit wider. If your hi-hat is tight against the snare or a rack tom, you may need to reposition the stand.
04What does New Beat mean?
It's Zildjian's long-standing hi-hat design pairing a lighter top with a heavier, vented bottom. Gives a clear closed chick and a defined open sound.
