The description says the stand holds the handles "by gravity". but nooo. . . It has strong springs that pinch the handles, making it difficult to insert and remove, especially inserting. I broke the thin, lightweight broomstick on the same stand, a stand I hate ever since I installed it. I ordered them SPECIALLY because it says "under gravity" to replace my previous mistake, but no. . . now i have to send them back. what a problem