This Quick Release Hi Hat Clutch by Gibraltar has simplified the hi hat clutch. With a simple pull of the metal sleeve, the auto clutch is release. Then the felts of slipped off and the hi hat cymbal can be mounted. Because of the spring and ball bearings mechanism, once the cymbal is on, just push on the bottom of the metal sleeve and the clutch clicks together. This design by Gibraltar definitely doesn't waste any time in getting your hi hat ready to play.