Sabian 22116RL AA 21" Ray Luzier Signature Mantaray China Cymbal

Explosive Trashy Attack with Fast, Controlled Decay

The Sabian 22116RL AA 21" Ray Luzier Signature Mantaray China is designed to hit hard, cut through a heavy mix and disappear quickly without leaving excessive wash behind. Developed with Ray Luzier, its asymmetric shape gives the cymbal a distinctive accent voice with an explosive initial attack, trashy character and lower pitch than a more conventional China sound.

Powerful projection helps each strike stay present against dense guitars and loud stage mixes, while the fast decay keeps accents controlled and leaves space for the next part of the groove. That combination makes the Mantaray particularly effective for sharp crashes, heavy punctuation and moments where you want a dramatic cymbal hit without a long sustain clouding the mix.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this 21" China cymbal is a strong choice for heavy drummers who want an aggressive, distinctive accent with serious projection, a lower-pitched trashy voice and a quick exit after every hit.