This gets my highest rating because it is exactly what is advertised, and no more. This stand isn built to be very light and portable, and it is. Can be carried with an armload of other things for a drumming class. Needs to be tighter securely to stay at the height or tilt, but will stay well.
Does the trick!
This is not heavy-duty hardware; it is not meant to be. But it is perfectly functional for its purpose. You do need to be careful not to over-tighten the pad onto the stand, or crank the height-adjustment knobs, and be mindful of where the knobs lay when you pack it into a bag, etc. Most people make those errors, and they apply to ANY piece of drum hardware, not just this stand. Also, a smaller pad (6") is easier on the stand than a larger (10") pad, because there is less "wobble-torque" when you play or apply pressure near the edges. (A smaller pad is better for beginners anyway, because it is more portable, and more importantly, it teaches better stick control. The larger versions are still too small to practice brush playing, so they really serve no purpose to Humanity.) You can get the Remo brand version of this stand if you like, but IMO, it is not worth the extra money. Treat your gear - any gear - with care and respect, and it will outlive you.
I have used this stand in my studio for about 2 years and the fitting for the screw has already stripped.
