Paiste PST5 18 Inch Rock Crash Cymbal

The Paiste PST5 18" Rock Crash Cymbal delivers the bold, cutting power and bright tone that drummers demand for rock, hard rock, and other high-energy styles. Built using Paiste Sound Technology (PST), it offers first-class manufacturing, high-quality sound design, and excellent value — making it a standout choice for players who want professional performance at an affordable price.

Main Features

• High-quality bronze cymbal designed with Paiste Sound Technology
• Bright, powerful tone ideal for loud and energetic music
• Redesigned Swiss sound profile offering improved warmth and flexibility
• Strong attack and projection for cutting through live mixes
• Durable, musical, and highly responsive – perfect for gigging drummers

Since its introduction in 2005, the Paiste PST5 series has been one of the brand’s best-selling cymbal ranges. Redesigned by Paiste’s Swiss Sound Development Team, the updated PST5 cymbals are lighter than before, resulting in a deeper, warmer tone while maintaining their bright and lively character. This new design also gives the cymbals improved flexibility and a more dynamic, musical feel.

The PST5 18" Rock Crash is a powerful, energetic cymbal designed to cut through dense mixes with ease. Its heavy weight and bright sound deliver a sharp, aggressive attack, making it ideal for massive accents and driving rhythms in louder performance settings.

Sound Character

• Tone: Bright, full, and energetic
• Range: Narrow
• Mix: Clean and focused
• Response: Lively and powerful
• Attack: Cutting, with strong projection
• Application: Perfect for rock, hard rock, metal, and other loud music genres

Specifications

Basics
- Size: 18"
- Weight: Heavy
- Volume: Loud

Character
- Sound Colour: Bright
- Frequency Range: Narrow
- Frequency Mix: Clean

Function
- Stick Sound: Pingy
- Response Intensity: Lively
- Sustain: Long
- Bell Character: Integrated
- Feel: Medium