Detail 01
10 inch
The common splash size. Big enough to be heard, small enough to die out almost immediately after the hit.
Product detailSKU #1273887990543
ZildjianA Series Splash Cymbal 10 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 10-inch splash from Zildjian's A series. A short, bright accent cymbal for drummers adding quick punctuation to fills and grooves.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding fast accents without adding sustain to a busy kit
- Filling a gap between hi-hats and crash on a small setup
- Studio work where a short decay stays out of the way
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers needing a crash — this is too small to sustain
- Anyone who wants a dark or complex voice
- Players with no free stand space or mounting point
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
Splash cymbal
Short decay by design. It punctuates rather than washes, so it will not muddy the space after a fill.
Detail 03
A series
Zildjian's bright, cutting line. More glassy attack than the darker K family.
Detail 04
Small diameter
Very little surface to move air, so it is quiet compared to a crash. It accents, it does not fill a room.
Detail 05
$184.95
Real cast bronze pricing, not a stamped brass practice cymbal. The tone holds up under a mic.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, arm, or clamp included — splashes usually need a boom or cymbal stacker
- 02Thin cymbals crack if you hit them full force at the edge; play glancing blows
- 03Check your stand count before ordering; a 10-inch needs its own mount
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use a splash instead of a crash?
No. At 10 inches it decays almost instantly. It accents individual hits but will not sustain the way a crash does.
02What do I need to mount it?
A boom arm, a cymbal stacker on an existing stand, or a spare cymbal stand. Nothing is included with the cymbal.
03Will it crack easily?
Thin cymbals are more fragile than rides. Strike at a glancing angle rather than straight down on the edge and it will last.
04Is 10 inches the right splash size for me?
It is the standard. Go 8 inch for a tighter, higher accent, or 12 inch if you want slightly more body and decay.
Reference
Full specifications
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