Vandoren ZZ 2 - Tenor Saxophone

A Reed That Has Become a Jazz Reference at Vandoren

Introduced in 2002, the Vandoren ZZ reed was developed to meet the demands of jazz saxophonists: responsiveness, presence, and a lively tone. Its core idea is to offer an immediate sensation under the breath while preserving the two pillars of modern jazz tenor saxophone sound: resonance and brightness. Within the Vandoren range, the ZZ stands out as a bold option designed to facilitate expression, articulation, and dynamics.

For Which Tenor Saxophonist?

This reed is primarily aimed at jazz -oriented musicians (motivated beginners, intermediates, and advanced players) who want a flexible and responsive reed without sacrificing harmonic richness. It also suits variety, funk, and big band contexts very well, where projection and clarity of attack are essential. In strength 2, the ZZ prioritizes comfort: ideal if you're looking for easy response, clean attacks, and good freedom in inflections.

Sound and Design

Made from

Technical specifications

Category	tenor sax	Color	Black
Force	2	Quantity	5
Material	reed

Reed type	single for tenor saxophone	Packaging	flow-pack (protection against humidity fluctuations)
Hybrid reed	rounded tip inspired by the V16 and flexible cut inspired by the Java	Designed for	jazz (resonance and tonal brightness, ease of response)
Box contents	5 reeds	Product subject to specific withdrawal terms	for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it will not be eligible for withdrawal and cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Compatibility	tenor saxophones