Meinl vs Paiste:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Meinl and Paiste were level in searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 70 branded searches each, at 14% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cymbal pack brands, Meinl appeared in four of the five answers and Paiste in one. Meinl was mentioned before Paiste in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Meinl and Paiste are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Meinl, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Paiste in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Meinl, named ahead of Paiste in 3 of 4 answers
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Top cymbal pack brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Meinl was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Paiste was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Meinl was listed before Paiste in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cymbal pack brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cymbal pack brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cymbal pack brand in New Zealand for a drum kit setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cymbal pack”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“starter cymbal pack”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Meinl or Paiste more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Meinl and Paiste by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four cymbal pack brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Meinl, Paiste. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zildjian | Sabian | Meinl | Paiste |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.8% | 27.1% | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 48% | 24% | 14% | 14% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.5% | 24.2% | 13.6% | 13.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 49% | 18.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 25% | 14.6% | 10.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 17% | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.6% | 19.6% | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 19.2% | 15.4% | 15.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.1% | 21.1% | 14% | 15.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.9% | 19.6% | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.4% | 18% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 48% | 24% | 14% | 14% |
How has the Meinl and Paiste comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Paiste took it in June 2026, Meinl took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meinl’s share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand moved from 16.7% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Paiste’s share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand moved from 12.5% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cymbal pack brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Paiste gained share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 14%.
In September 2026, Meinl gained share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 13.1% to 14%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meinl’s and Paiste’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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