This tool appears to be an upgrade over the stock security socket that comes with the Gorilla brand security nuts.I purchased this items due to the last owner of the car I purchased not leaving it with the car upon sale. Didn't realize it wasn't in the car until a tire shop installing my new tires asked where it was.My brother has the stock version (black, almost looks like an impact socket) that came with his nut set. This one feels heavier and a bit thicker. I have read reviews on the other type and heard reports of them breaking too easily. This one "feels" like it could handle more than the stock one, and the tire shop used it with their air tools like a regular impact socket with no issue.If you are looking for an upgrade, or even just a second one to store in the tire kit just in case, I would highly recommend this one.