Zildjian 18" Planet Z Crash Ride

The Zildjian Planet Z 18" Crash Ride is built for drummers who want one cymbal to cover a lot of ground. It delivers cutting, bright tones with a focused response, ready to handle everything from tight ride patterns to explosive accents without hanging in the air too long.

Features

This 18" Planet Z Crash Ride sits in the sweet spot between control and power. Its medium thin weight helps it open up quickly when you lay into it, giving you that satisfying crash that cuts through the mix. When you move back toward the bow, it tightens up into a focused, controlled ride sound that keeps your grooves clear and defined.

It’s designed with shorter sustain, so your accents speak clearly and get out of the way, and your ride patterns stay articulate instead of washing out. Whether you’re holding down steady time or setting up big transitions, this cymbal feels responsive under the stick and ready to follow wherever your playing goes.

Tone

Tonally, this one leans bright and cutting, with a focused voice that projects without getting overly washy. As a ride, it gives you clear definition and a tight “ping” that keeps patterns locked in. Open it up as a crash and you get quick, punchy impact with strong attack and controlled decay, making it a solid choice when you need both ride clarity and crash power from a single cymbal.

Specifications

• Brand: Zildjian
• Model: ZP18CR
• Series/Family: Planet Z
• Type: Crash Ride
• Diameter: 18"
• Weight: Medium Thin
• Tonal character: Cutting, bright tones with shorter sustain
• Focused sound, great for ride patterns
• Designed for strong crashability