This China cymbal is very sturdy , when played you have confidence it won't break by the way it feels , so you can use it in the practice room without fear. It's quite abrasive and cuts very well so in live applications you can cut through walls of sound with ease. It has trashiness to it in combination with brightness , but has a slight metallic overtone. I play a lot of heavier stuff and it fits nicely , it can fit in rock also. For the price range it is competing in I think this is a smart buy and you will surely find it quite useful in your arsenal.