--- title: "ride cymbal — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/musical-instruments/ride-cymbal" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:55:28.338Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($37K/yr) — ride cymbal doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($37K/yr) — ride cymbal doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "ride cymbal — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **ride cymbal** **Skip it****46/100 ** a small market ($37K/yr) — ride cymbal doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$37K** **Growth (1y)** **+194.0%** **Products** **27** **Brands** **14** was 14 a year ago **Sellers** **47** **Price range** **$21.73–$413.66** **Returns** **1.9%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 46/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **76** ×0.30 Competition **45** ×0.20 Quality gap **49** ×0.10 Returns **84** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 84 weeks — +194.0% year over year. 2K822Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Dec '24Mar '25Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Apr '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0× ## **Competition** - Meinl Percussion19% - ULUOBO17% - Sabian14% - keerpusi14% - Zildjian14% - SOUNDACTURE9% - Other (8 brands)14% The top 5 products take 60% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 47 sellers compete here. **Brands** **14 **—flat was 14 a year ago **Sellers** **47** **Top 5 brand share** **78%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![ULUOBO Ride Cymbal 20 inches Ride Cymbal (Gold)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qGIiCOqpL.jpg) [**ULUOBO Ride Cymbal 20 inches Ride Cymbal (Gold)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVTF6SZM) ULUOBO$49.844.3★26317%▼falling 2 ![Meinl 20 Ride Cymbal - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set Made in Germany 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS20R)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f3je5XqhL.jpg) [**Meinl 20 Ride Cymbal - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set Made in Germany 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS20R)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FB63IQ) Meinl Percussion$99.544.7★53214%▼falling 3 ![Ride Cymbal 20 inches Ride Cymbal (Gold)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ucfU8aX5L.jpg) [**Ride Cymbal 20 inches Ride Cymbal (Gold)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5VKH68T) keerpusi$47.953.9★812%▲rising 4 ![SABIAN 20 SBR Ride Cymbal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZnKZvEJFL.jpg) [**SABIAN 20 SBR Ride Cymbal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030YAZLC) Sabian$114.024.6★3609%—flat 5 ![SOUNDACTURE 20 Ride Cymbal for Drum Set Traditional Ride Cymbals with Clear Bell and Ping. Durable Drum Kit Cymbals for Beginners and Practice](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510VyAUuGdL.jpg) [**SOUNDACTURE 20 Ride Cymbal for Drum Set Traditional Ride Cymbals with Clear Bell and Ping. Durable Drum Kit Cymbals for Beginners and Practice**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7D8PLY3) SOUNDACTURE$45.884.5★99%▲rising 6 ![Zildjian ZP20R Planet Z Ride Cymbal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kXi6IDvIL.jpg) [**Zildjian ZP20R Planet Z Ride Cymbal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0829PRJH2) Zildjian$118.484.5★1,0126%▼falling 7 ![Meinl 18 Crash/Ride Cymbal - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set Made in Germany 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS18CR)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515M8pU2kkL.jpg) [**Meinl 18 Crash/Ride Cymbal - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set Made in Germany 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS18CR)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FB63I6) Meinl Percussion$89.314.6★3233%▼falling 8 ![ITSHAND 18 Inch Crash Ride Cymbal for Drum Set 0.8mm Copper Alloy Bronze Drum Cymbal with Bright Focused Tone Golden Finish Practice Cymbal for Beginner Drummers Performance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oeFaVH3oL.jpg) [**ITSHAND 18 Inch Crash Ride Cymbal for Drum Set 0.8mm Copper Alloy Bronze Drum Cymbal with Bright Focused Tone Golden Finish Practice Cymbal for Beginner Drummers Performance**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TT5BZXP) ITSHAND$40.854.1★703%▼falling 9 ![Zildjian ILH20R 20 I Ride Cymbal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ePSsqKEAL.jpg) [**Zildjian ILH20R 20 I Ride Cymbal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0829PG686) Zildjian$187.294.6★5463%▲rising 10 ![Glarry 18 Inch Copper Alloy Ride Cymbal for Drum Set Gold](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410s9OH+52L.jpg) [**Glarry 18 Inch Copper Alloy Ride Cymbal for Drum Set Gold**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU0VS7B) GLARRY$21.733.8★233%▲rising 11 ![Zildjian 22 S Medium Ride](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZAqaB8W0L.jpg) [**Zildjian 22 S Medium Ride**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AA1MKT2) Zildjian$237.124.7★862%—flat 12 ![Professional 16 0.7mm Copper Alloy Ride Cymbal for Drum Set Golden](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fSFrq+YRL.jpg) [**Professional 16 0.7mm Copper Alloy Ride Cymbal for Drum Set Golden**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS3MFGRM) MOSLOM$30.394.4★312%▼falling 13 ![Avedis Zildjian Company Planet Z Crash Ride Cymbal (ZP18CR)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o95oRFzhL.jpg) [**Avedis Zildjian Company Planet Z Crash Ride Cymbal (ZP18CR)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0829NY7MK) Zildjian$101.884.5★1,0122%▲rising 14 ![Boom Cymbal Stand Adjustable Cymbal Stand for Drum Hardware Percussion Mount Holder Gear Set Drum Hardware Set for Mounting Crash Ride Splash Cymbals Double Braced Legs with Rubber Feet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/218A5X8nX2L.jpg) [**Boom Cymbal Stand Adjustable Cymbal Stand for Drum Hardware Percussion Mount Holder Gear Set Drum Hardware Set for Mounting Crash Ride Splash Cymbals Double Braced Legs with Rubber Feet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D87LGCWL) Seteol$37.724.5★4662%▲rising 15 ![VEVOR Cymbal Pack 3 Pieces Cymbals for Drum Set Alloy Cymbals Drum Set Includes 14-inch Hi-Hats 16-inch Crash 20-inch Ride Drumsticks & Cymbal Bag Alloy Cymbal Pack for Drummer Bright Copper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j2QP6QctL.jpg) [**VEVOR Cymbal Pack 3 Pieces Cymbals for Drum Set Alloy Cymbals Drum Set Includes 14-inch Hi-Hats 16-inch Crash 20-inch Ride Drumsticks & Cymbal Bag Alloy Cymbal Pack for Drummer Bright Copper**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC5XTZNS) VEVOR$50.574.2★1392%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 27 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 27 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![ULUOBO Ride Cymbal 20 inches Ride Cymbal (Gold)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qGIiCOqpL.jpg)**ULUOBO Ride Cymbal 20 inches Ride Cymbal (Gold)** ULUOBO**$49.84**4.3★263 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVTF6SZM) [![Meinl 20 Ride Cymbal - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set Made in Germany 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS20R)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f3je5XqhL.jpg)**Meinl 20 Ride Cymbal - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set Made in Germany 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS20R)** Meinl Percussion**$99.54**4.7★532 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FB63IQ) [![Ride Cymbal 20 inches Ride Cymbal (Gold)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ucfU8aX5L.jpg)**Ride Cymbal 20 inches Ride Cymbal (Gold)** keerpusi**$47.95**3.9★8 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5VKH68T) [![SABIAN 20 SBR Ride Cymbal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZnKZvEJFL.jpg)**SABIAN 20 SBR Ride Cymbal** Sabian**$114.02**4.6★360 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030YAZLC) [![SOUNDACTURE 20 Ride Cymbal for Drum Set Traditional Ride Cymbals with Clear Bell and Ping. Durable Drum Kit Cymbals for Beginners and Practice](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510VyAUuGdL.jpg)**SOUNDACTURE 20 Ride Cymbal for Drum Set Traditional Ride Cymbals with Clear Bell and Ping. Durable Drum Kit Cymbals for Beginners and Practice** SOUNDACTURE**$45.88**4.5★9 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7D8PLY3) [![Zildjian ZP20R Planet Z Ride Cymbal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kXi6IDvIL.jpg)**Zildjian ZP20R Planet Z Ride Cymbal** Zildjian**$118.48**4.5★1,012 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0829PRJH2) [![Meinl 18 Crash/Ride Cymbal - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set Made in Germany 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS18CR)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515M8pU2kkL.jpg)**Meinl 18 Crash/Ride Cymbal - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set Made in Germany 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS18CR)** Meinl Percussion**$89.31**4.6★323 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FB63I6) [![ITSHAND 18 Inch Crash Ride Cymbal for Drum Set 0.8mm Copper Alloy Bronze Drum Cymbal with Bright Focused Tone Golden Finish Practice Cymbal for Beginner Drummers Performance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oeFaVH3oL.jpg)**ITSHAND 18 Inch Crash Ride Cymbal for Drum Set 0.8mm Copper Alloy Bronze Drum Cymbal with Bright Focused Tone Golden Finish Practice Cymbal for Beginner Drummers Performance** ITSHAND**$40.85**4.1★70 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TT5BZXP) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Value For Money**24% *“Affordable”* **Quality-Overall**22% *“The build feels impressive”* **Audio Quality**22% *“Great sound for affordable price”* **Noise Level**9% *“You and hit it really had and it produces a great loud sound or hit it soft and it a different nice sound”* **Tune Retention**7% *“Decent tone”* **Strength**2% *“Very sturdy”* **Compatibility-Overall**1% *“its multi-compatible, so yeah, didnt waste any money here”* **Durability**1% *“Durable Drum Kit Cymbals for Beginners”* **Ease Of Use**1% *“so its easier to hear what youre doing”* **Weight Light**1% *“Lightweight Stand”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Audio Quality**18% *“Terrible sound”* **Quality-Overall**13% *“A little cheaply made than I expected”* **Metal Quality**10% *“Is a piece of metal which makes sounds”* **Size-Overall**5% *“Kinda small”* **Durability**5% *“Broke right away”* **Wood Quality**5% *“they are a bit of a wood chipper with sharp edges”* **Strength**5% *“Its not the most robust”* **Value For Money**3% *“I understand it's on the low end of price”* **Audio Volume**3% *“at a very low volume”* #### **Top return reasons**- Audio Quality23% - Size-Overall18% - Noise Level8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Quality-Overall6% - Value For Money6% - Weight Heavy4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Strength3%