The Paiste Alpha 14" Metal Edge Hi-Hat Pair provides a loud attacking open sound paired with a super-strong and powerful piercing chick-sound. Cuts through any aggressive music in today's metal styles. Paiste Alpha 14" Metal Edge Hi-Hat Pair features: Weight: medium heavy top / extra heavy bottom Volume: medium loud to very loud Stick Sound: metallic, glassy Intensity: very lively Sustain: long Chick Sound: tight, glassy, silky