Review on 🔝 High Performance Koolehaoda Low Profile Ball Head with Arca Swiss Quick Release Plates - Max Load 26lbs/12kg, φ36mm Ball Diameter for DSLR Cameras Tripods Monopods - (E2) by Lakeisha Smith

is exactly what I was looking for in a pan head for my travel tripod. the ball head that came with my tripod was unnecessarily large and heavy for this application. This is significantly shorter in profile and half as light, but with 80% load capacity. The ball's action is obviously not as smooth as the liquid head's because it isn't, but the action is still smooth and consistent throughout the orbit. The locking knob is ingenious, unlocking in a half-turn for high-resistance adjustments, while pulling and twisting the thumb tab allows for another half-turn for quick, low-resistance adjustments. The Arca-Swiss clamp is compact and lightweight. The handle and jaw open and close smoothly and lock securely when tightened. Both spirit levels are accurate and work well enough for basic leveling. The included adapter is a base 38mm arc plate that is 50mm long, which is milled rather than cast and is therefore of a higher quality than you would expect at this price point. Panning is smooth and the locking knob tightens securely. The handle can be a bit small for some people, making it difficult to fully engage, but I had no issues with it. Others noted that it is not tightened. Either they have a broken piece of equipment or they are working on arm strength. Once locked, the base doesn't wobble at all, even when torque is applied when tightening the ball head on my tripod. , this is a great option, especially for the price.