I chose this holder for its comfortable grip, smaller size and polished metal finish. I've loaded it with a few items and so far haven't had any issues with it sagging or hanging heavily on the wall. It holds up well, but doesn't require much effort to add or remove an element. Great value for money with a smaller secondary holder included in the price. The plastic reel handles on this holder should be able to withstand sustained use compared to the tape handles on other metal holders. The cleats are spaced 16 inches apart for ease of insertion into the cleat. I decided to use my own larger and longer screws as well as a drywall anchor. Because of the angle on my wall, one side is anchored and the other is attached directly to a stud. I recommend this holder if you are looking for an alternative to plastic. The 17" holder is ideal for the larger holder for smaller spaces.