Zildjian Sound Lab – 14” Fat Hats

The Fat Hats are the very definition of "labor of love". A decade of testing has created this rich, blended "go-to" hihat sound that performs in the studio and turns heads on-stage.

The key is a combination of darker hammering with wider, A Zildjian-style lathing, and a smaller weight difference blurring true top and bottom. Designed to be a cymbal bag chameleon, these "part K, part A" hats sit within any cymbal setup, and are ripe for mixing and matching or simply playing them as is - a perfect blend of warm and bright. Play the 14-1/8" for fantastic stick, or move up to the 15-1/8” for an incredibly lush sound and pronounced chick - Both unique sizes bring something special to any gig.

The secret is out, and the road-tested, artist-approved Fat Hats are now ready to transform your kit.

[keithe.bilitsky]

Boy, l really wish l could visit ZildjIan before l die. Best cymbals in the world.I bought New Beat hi-hats in '92. Still using them. They are going to outlive me !!!!

[jeromelester]

I play Paiste for life, but the Zildjian stuff is pretty awesome and stunning.

[ethanterry]

they absolutely nailed exactly what I’ve always wanted in hats! Such versatility. Great work!

[matthewbroberg]

I love these hi-hats. They sound phenomenal, both crisp and thick.

[wdrumz]

Oh wow you guys took my advice finally about demoing hi hats WITH a drum set. Thank god.

[anthonyvenedicto]

I swear these sound almost like new beats a bit. Love these hats keep it up guys

[masecardrums]

Snare needs more reverb. I can still hear the drum a little bit!

[Suprematista]

Legend has it the Snare echoe is reaching Jupiter by now.

[Romans]

Absolutely beautiful sound and artisanship.

[drummerboy]

I wish Zildjian would make a Sabian HH EQ hats type model. Not a Sabian guy but I have a set and love the sound. I use it for all applications

[bgnPrinceton]

Are the new K Fat Hats exactly like this (except for the change in marking)?

[davidsuprenant]

What H append to Paul Francis?? Can't believe he don't work for zildjian anymore.

[geertteekens]

Hihat sounds great but that snare Reverb 😱