Detail 01
Sold as a pair
Marching cymbals are always played two-handed. You need both, and they're matched to each other from the factory.
Product detailSKU #1273887989652
ZildjianStadium Medium Cymbal Pair 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A matched pair of 14-inch marching hand cymbals, medium weight. For marching percussionists and drum lines needing crash cymbals played by hand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching band and drum corps cymbal lines
- Indoor percussion where a hand-crashed cymbal pair is required
- Replacing a worn or mismatched pair for a school program
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players — these are hand cymbals, not stand-mounted
- Anyone needing a single cymbal; this is sold and used as a pair
- Budget school buys where $489.95 for one pair is out of range
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.
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Medium weight
Middle ground between response and volume. Lighter pairs speak faster and quieter; heavier pairs project further but take more effort.
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14 inch
Smaller and lighter than the 16 and 18 inch marching sizes. Easier for younger players to control through a full show.
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Brilliant top, traditional bottom
The two plates have different finishes, so the pair is visually distinguishable and each plate has a slightly different surface character.
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Stadium series
Zildjian's marching line, built for outdoor projection and the physical handling that hand cymbals take.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Straps and pads are not included. You'll need leather straps to play these.
- 02These are hand cymbals — they don't mount on a drum set stand.
- 03Confirm your program's required size; many lines standardize on 16 or 18 inch.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these come with straps?
No. Marching hand cymbals need leather straps and usually pads, which are sold separately. Budget for those before your first rehearsal.
02Can I use these on a drum kit?
They're designed to be crashed together by hand. Mounting a marching cymbal on a stand isn't what it's built for, and the weight and profile suit hand playing.
03Is 14 inch the right size for marching?
It's the smaller end of the marching range. Easier to hold and control over a long show, with less volume than 16 or 18 inch pairs. Check what your program uses.
04Why are the two finishes different?
One plate has a brilliant finish and the other traditional. It makes the pair easy to tell apart and gives each plate its own surface treatment.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Top
- Brilliant Finish
1 detailsOther
- Bottom
- Traditional Finish
