Which Masterwork cymbal should I choose: the Iris 21 Ride or Jazz Master 20 Crash?

The Iris 21 Ride is the sensible starting point if you need a cymbal for keeping ride patterns going. The Jazz Master 20 Crash is the option to consider if you’re filling a crash position for accents and punctuation.

Don’t read too much into the range names alone. The supplied details don’t establish either cymbal’s weight, finish, sustain or tonal character, so they aren’t enough to judge which will suit your music better.

If possible, audition both with your usual sticks and at your normal playing volume. Listen for how each sits with your existing cymbals: the right role gets you on the shortlist, but the sound should make the final call.