This is my 3rd Caz cymbal (I have the 22" ride and 19" crash/ride too), so at this point I shouldn't be surprised by the great sound, yet I am once again amazed. These are among the best hats I've ever played. The sound reminds me of K Zildjians and other dark sounding cymbal ranges, yet there's a touch of brightness in the tone as well.
My pair weighs 980/1120 grams so roughly the same as the Zildjian K Light Hats (that aren't actually as light as one might think). However, the Caz has the responsiveness and smoothness of a much lighter pair. It almost feels like these have the best qualities of both thin and medium weight hi-hat cymbals - responsive and light to play, yet with a full-bodied sound. Good foot chick as well! I'll be using these mainly for jazz, but they will most likely work well in various backbeat situations too.
These are great hats, and not not just in this price range. They are every bit as good as the Zildjians, Meinls, Paistes and Istanbuls I've owned and played.