This shoulder grip combines two qualities that every novice videographer and professional videographer needs: value and durability. worth every penny. The rods are of a durable quality but not to the point that you get exhausted from use. The shoulder mount and handles have comfortable, wear-resistant pads and tensioning mechanisms. a pinch instead of a screw that helps when the rig gets wet. Take it for quiet shots, you owe it to your sore hands.