Zildjian - Z Custom 18" Crash

The Zildjian Z Custom 18" Crash develops a wider, more massive response than the 17" version, with a crash that takes up more space in the mix. It retains the bright, aggressive DNA of the Z Custom series, but with a little more width in the diffusion and more sustain, making it particularly interesting for open refrains and intense passages on stage.

Its medium weight helps it to remain responsive despite its larger diameter. The attack remains immediate, with a cutting edge that stands out easily in saturated situations. The high frequencies remain well defined, helping the cymbal to remain legible even with very present guitars and high volumes.

Visually, the shiny finish and star-shaped hammering emblematic of the old Z Custom are still there. The feel under the sticks remains solid and reassuring, designed for hard hitting and gigs where the equipment is under heavy strain.

This crash has a natural place in modern metal, hardcore, punk and hard rock. It works very well for drummers looking for a cymbal that can fill the space without becoming muddy, with a projection that remains constant from the beginning to the end of the set.