At Winter NAMM 2010, Sabian introduced new Fusion Hats to the HHX Modern Dark series.

Fusion Hats feature a medium top and a heavy, un-lathed, hand-hammered bottom. Both the 13-inch and 14-inch sizes deliver high-definition sticking, crisp, clear pedal "chick," and cutting volume in both closed and open positions. For those of you who are wondering about the name Fusion, that part comes from the fusion of raw bottom cymbal and lathed top (an HHX top and an HH bottom).

Sabian's master product specialist Mark Love notes that these hats "can be played tight and funky, or they can open up and cut through the loudest rock band. The innovative ‘Tone Projection’ design of HHX also means these hats project their dark tonality, so drummers wanting darkness in a high-volume situation can be heard without excessive hard playing.”

All HHX cymbals are handcrafted from Sabian B20 bronze castings, and are quality protected by the two-year Sabian warranty.