The Hi-Hat That Shows Up for Every Gig
Whether you're locking in on a tight backbeat, riding a groove in a live room, or practicing late at night with headphones on the snare — the hi-hat is the cymbal you use more than any other. Getting that pairing right matters. The Zildjian S Family 14" Hi-Hat Pair is built around a straightforward idea: give every drummer a versatile, balanced pair of hats that won't fight the music or your playing style.
These are bright-sounding cymbals with a full-bodied response — the kind that cuts clearly when closed, opens up with authority, and sits naturally in a mix without demanding too much attention. If you need hats that work across rock, pop, funk, jazz, and everything in between, the S Family pair is designed exactly for that kind of flexibility.
The S Family line is Zildjian's modern take on an accessible, all-purpose cymbal series — built with the same craftsmanship principles the company has refined over centuries, at a price point that makes them a natural choice for players leveling up from a starter kit or building out a working gigging setup.
B12 Alloy and Brilliant Finish
The S14HPR is cast from B12 alloy, Zildjian's sheet bronze formula used throughout the S Family line. This alloy is chosen specifically for its balanced frequency response — it doesn't skew too dark or too bright on its own, which gives the brilliant finish room to do its work. That polished surface opens the sound up, lending these hats their characteristic shimmer and clarity.
The result is a cymbal that reads as bright and articulate without becoming harsh under harder playing dynamics. Whether you're feathering the pedal or laying into it hard on a two-beat, these hats speak clearly.
Hammering and Lathing for Consistent Response
Each cymbal in the S Family undergoes extensive hammering and lathing — two processes that directly shape how a cymbal feels under the stick and pedal. Hammering distributes mass and introduces the irregular surface that gives cymbals their tonal complexity. Lathing cuts the surface into defined ridges that control how the cymbal vibrates and decays.
Together, these processes give the S14HPR pair a consistency that's difficult to achieve in less carefully finished cymbals. Your stick response feels even and predictable, and the foot chick from the pedal has that satisfying definition drummers rely on for tight rhythmic work.
14" Size — A Proven Standard
Fourteen inches is the most widely used hi-hat size in popular music, and for good reason — it balances control, articulation, and volume in a way that translates across almost every genre and room size. The S14HPR pair is Zildjian's S Family take on this standard, delivering a versatile range of frequencies and full-bodied response that works as a go-to setup at rehearsal, on stage, or in the studio.
These hats are designed to be suitable for various styles of music, so whether you're playing a church gig this Sunday or a rock club next Friday, you're not reaching for different cymbals.
Product Features:
- Brand: Zildjian — S Family series
- Size: 14" hi-hat pair (S14HPR)
- Material: B12 alloy with balanced frequency response
- Finish: Brilliant — adds brightness and shimmer to the overall sound
- Extensive hammering and lathing for consistent feel and tonal definition
- Versatile, bright, balanced sound character suitable for all styles of music
- Full-bodied response when open; clean, defined attack when closed
- Pair includes both top and bottom cymbal
Brand: Zildjian
Model: S Family HiHats
SKU: S14HPR
Condition: New
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