Hi hats

A good-looking, responsive set of hi-hats from Meinl and Austrian-born drummer and collaborator Thomas Lang

This is the cheapest stand Yamaha make and offers great value - it's just a shame that one or two features are missing

Based on Pearl's Eliminator footboard, this stand is highly responsive but not suitable for really hard playing

An excellent stand from Gibraltar - contemporary looks with a lightning-fast action

The RoadPro is solid, reliable and boasts more patents than you can shake a stick at

Ignoring the few minor gripes, this is a reliable, affordable piece of drum hardware

These cymbals might not quite be the real thing but the use of a B12 alloy adds a touch of unmistakable quality to this price range

The K Session Custom hi-hats may not be the most powerful on the market but the dry, classy response from this line-up was a welcome surprise

The Constantinople range may be limited but the hi-hats are nothing short of a revelation, even surpassing the standards set by the originals