Is this ride suitable for jazz or lighter musical styles?

No—the HHX Legacy Heavy Ride is designed for hard rock, metal, and progressive music. Its modern dark tone, semi-dry character, and 3002g weight make it best suited to loud, aggressive settings and are not recommended for jazz or folk styles.

What makes this ride cut through a mix in a loud band or recording session?

The HHX Tone Projection design and heavy 3002g weight give this cymbal authority and projection while the crisp, semi-dry stick articulation ensures definition rather than washing out. The B20 bronze construction and hand-hammered finish deliver warm resonance that projects effectively across all volumes without sacrificing musical character.

How does the HHX Legacy Heavy Ride compare to other dark 22" rides?

This ride occupies a middle ground between the Zildjian K Dark and Paiste PST X—it offers the warm, complex tone of hand-hammered B20 bronze with modern dark character and genuine stick articulation. Its Tone Projection design ensures darker cymbals remain audible and defined in dense mixes, setting it apart from traditionally dark rides that can lack presence.

What skill level is this cymbal for?

The HHX Legacy Heavy Ride is suitable for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. Its responsive stick feel and dynamic range reward controlled technique, making it most effective for players with developed dynamics and mix awareness.

What is included and what does the warranty cover?

The cymbal is protected by Sabian's Two-Year Warranty. The 22" HHX Legacy Heavy Ride comes as a single cymbal; stands, hardware, and cymbal sleeves are sold separately.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

Sabian 22" HHX Legacy Heavy Ride

The 22" HHX Legacy Heavy Ride delivers semi-dry, crisp stick articulation that dances over a cushion of warm tone, making it immediately responsive under the stick while maintaining projection at all volumes. Built for players who demand darkness with presence, the HHX Tone Projection design cuts through the mix without sacrificing tonal warmth—the kind of ride that sits perfectly in a live mix and feels authoritative in your hands. The cymbal's character lies in its ability to sound modern and dark while remaining articulate and defined.

Tone & Projection

The HHX Legacy series employs Tone Projection, an innovative design that generates a simmering Modern Dark tone at all volumes. Unlike conventional dark cymbals, this ride projects its darker character effectively, delivering both musical definition and the warmth needed for ride work across dynamic playing situations. Onstage, it breathes with your dynamic range and cuts through without ever sounding thin or pinched.

Construction & Materials

Hand-hammered and finely lathed, this cymbal is crafted from B20 Bronze Alloy—a time-tested composition of 80% copper and 20% tin—that contributes to the ride's warm resonance and responsive stick feel. The 3002g median weight (range: 2905g–3049g) positions this as a truly heavy ride, delivering the authority and cut you need in louder settings while maintaining playability and definition. The heft translates to reliability night after night on the road.

Key Features

22 inch diameter
Heavy Ride type
HHX Legacy series
B20 Bronze Alloy construction (80% copper, 20% tin)
Weight: 2905g–3049g (median: 3002g)
Hand-hammered and finely lathed finish
HHX Tone Projection design for simmering heat and musical dirt
Semi-dry, crisp stick articulation with warm tone cushion
Modern Dark tone character at all volumes
Model/SKU: 12233XLN
In continuous production since 2006
Protected by SABIAN Two-Year Warranty

The 22" HHX Legacy Heavy Ride combines dark character with genuine projection and articulation—a heavy ride built to be heard and felt, session after session.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	22"
Cymbal Type	Ride
Country of Manufacture	Canada