Pony clips are a staple in the film industry. I have some that are 25 years old. They were made in the USA and worked perfectly. Now that they are made in China the rubber parts come off too easily. They constantly slide off - very annoying and leads to their loss. This has NEVER happened with Made in USA clamps. Never. Also, the springs are now uneven, one clamp is very strong and the other may be less strong. Just another example of a great American product getting lost in outsourcing. Shame.