What makes this ride work as both a ride and crash?

The XSR 22" combines articulate stick definition with enough wash and sustain to serve dual roles. Its medium weight and shaped bell provide clear ride tones without brittleness, while the body sustains and rings enough to function as a supplementary crash in mixed drumming contexts.

Is this cymbal suitable for jazz or classical music?

No. The XSR 22" is optimized for rock, pop, and fusion styles. Its articulate, cutting character and controlled sustain are designed for those applications rather than the nuanced, dynamic demands of jazz or classical playing.

What skill level do I need to play this cymbal well?

The XSR 22" is suited for intermediate to professional drummers. Its medium weight and predictable response reward developed technique and deliver consistent results in live and studio settings.

What material is it made from and how does that affect the tone?

The XSR 22" is cast from B20 bronze, the traditional cymbal alloy that produces warm, complex resonance. This material combined with the hammered construction and re-shaped bell gives you balanced articulation without the brittleness of lighter alloys.

Will the stick response be consistent across the whole cymbal?

Yes. The hammered construction, enhanced profile shaping, and re-shaped mid-sized bell create a consistent playing surface that reduces unpredictable overtones, so you get reliable articulation whether you strike the bell, shoulder, or edge.

Sabian XSR 22" Ride Cymbal

The Sabian XSR 22" Ride delivers the articulate stick response and balanced wash that working drummers depend on night after night. Its medium weight sits in the sweet spot—crisp enough to lock in tight with your kick and snare, yet open enough to breathe when you need it. Built for the stage, this ride punches through a live mix with clear definition while maintaining the musical sustain that separates a great cymbal from an ordinary one.

Tone & Projection

Forged from B20 bronze, this ride delivers the warm, complex resonance that only traditional cymbal alloys can provide. The mid-sized bell speaks with authority under the stick—cutting and defined without harshness—while the body opens up with a controllable wash. This is the sound that sits perfectly in a mix whether you're laying down steady time or cutting through a dynamic passage.

Construction & Durability

The hammered construction with enhanced profiles and re-shaped bell means you get consistency from strike to strike, session to session, and gig to gig. The deliberate shaping controls how the cymbal responds across its playing zones, giving you predictable articulation when you need precision and reliable spread when you want movement. Built to last under touring pressure.

Key Features

22" cymbal diameter
Medium weight classification
B20 bronze alloy
Hammered construction
Enhanced profile shaping
Re-shaped mid-sized bell
Articulate stick definition
Controlled sustain and wash
Versatile ride/crash hybrid functionality
Suitable for rock, pop, and fusion styles

The XSR 22" Ride pairs the craftsmanship of B20 bronze with a price point that lets working musicians invest in tone. A reliable, tonally balanced ride that earns its place on any gigging kit.

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