Review on Pergear TH3 Pro Tripod Ball Head with 2 Plates – Heavy Duty Photography Camera Ball Head, 360° Fluid Rotation for DSLR Camera Tripods by Patrick Ross

First I got the ball head with a small piece (about 1/4 inch long). It doesn't affect functionality but removing the black paint will reveal the color of the alloy so it's quite noticeable. In terms of functionality, it's pretty stable and will hold my 100-300 zoom DSLR with no issues. And I love that the screw comes with a D-ring so it's easier to install without a coin. There are 4 knobs in total, one for tightening the quick release plate, one for horizontal pan, two for the ball part. The larger one is supposed to be the main lock knob and the smaller one is for friction control. However, I didn't notice a big difference in use. And even if you lose both, there's still some resistance to head turning and not always smooth. This is very different from the Vanguard SBH-100 ballhead that I'm used to. The panorama angel design is only visible through a small gap, not very legible, but I don't use this feature, so it doesn't matter to me. Overall, I think it's good value for $24, but don't expect its quality to rival the best brands.