Made of a proprietary cellular foam material, Cympad washers have become popular and preferred as replacements for conventional felt washers.

Zildjian's vice president of New Business and Product Development John Roderick says:

"Due to the dual-purpose nature of the Gen 16 AE Cymbals we needed a higher grade, more consistent, better performing cymbal pad than was available with felt washers. Cympads give us the support, isolation and sensitivity AE cymbals require to perform at their peak. They’re a very positive addition to what had already been acclaimed as a revolutionary, acoustic/electronic hybrid, percussion instrument."

Cympads are used and endorsed by leading drummers such as Steve Smith, Stephen Perkins, Antonio Sanchez, Gorden Campbell and Gil Sharone to name but a few.

In related news: Cympad cellular foam cymbal washers are now also distributed by US drum specialty company Big Bang Distribution.

Cympads are available in a wide selection of types, sizes and colors, including the Optimizer Series that enhance cymbal sound and the Moderator Series that help control it.

Cympad is the latest addition to the ever-expanding Big Bang catalog that includes many drum accessories — from Ahead drum sticks and Armor cases to DG De Gregorio cajons, S-Hoops, Kasza cymbals and other drum and percussion products.