Created in 2022. The quality is at least 4 and no higher than 4+, which is not terrible. Although they are manufactured here in the United States, the high cost per item suggests that their components are sourced from outside. However, in 2022, this is the norm, since our internal workings are well understood. So yet, the rubber has received no negative feedback. Get on your Cretu and sprint back. I didn't hear the sound, but I could feel the gentleness. You probably won't find anything better or cheaper among similarly good alternatives. Take it, but don't put it in your mouth.