Meinl vs Zildjian:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zildjian had more branded searches than Meinl among stick bag brands in New Zealand. Zildjian had about 240 branded searches, while Meinl had 70. Zildjian made up 50% of all stick bag brand searches we track, and Meinl accounted for 14.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stick bag brands, Meinl appeared in one of the four answers and Zildjian in none.
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Top stick bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Meinl was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Zildjian did not appear in any of the four answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stick bag brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stick bag brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stick bag brand in New Zealand for drum sticks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best stick bag”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drum bag for sticks”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Meinl or Zildjian more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Meinl and Zildjian by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four stick bag brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Zildjian, Meinl. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zildjian | Vic Firth | Meinl | Promark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.2% | 17.1% | 19.5% | 12.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.2% | 19% | 15.5% | 10.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.2% | 19.6% | 17.4% | 10.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.1% | 29.4% | 13.7% | 9.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 21.3% | 14.9% | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 22.8% | 15.8% | 8.8% |
| May 2026 | 44.1% | 33.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.2% | 35.5% | 12.9% | 6.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 56% | 24% | 12% | 8% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.8% | 23.1% | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 50% | 22.9% | 14.6% | 12.5% |
How has the Meinl and Zildjian comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zildjian was ahead of Meinl in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meinl’s share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand moved from 19.5% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zildjian’s share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand moved from 51.2% to 50%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 240.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand stick bag brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Meinl gained share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand, from 12.3% to 14.6%.
In September 2026, Zildjian lost share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand, from 53.8% to 50%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meinl’s and Zildjian’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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