The innovative "Hybrid
Hammering" on the hi-hat results in reverse Mastersound grooves by
hammering into the bottom of the cymbal from the opposite side. This
results in increased surface area contact between the top and bottom
cymbals, and a warmer chick and wash than normal Mastersound hammering.
Akira specified the 13-1/4" size to combine the power of a 14" size and
the control of a 13".
"Maximum versatility is the main idea with
the Hybrid series. I worked with Zildjian to design a line of cymbals
where brilliance and darkness coexist. I think the sound we came up with
sets the new standard for the 21st Century."--Akira Jimbo