I was pleased to find that this friction mount worked just as well as the branded mounts. If you're thinking of trying any of these, do it. These things are very helpful. You can use it to place a microphone or an iPhone holder to take videos or make calls with zoom. I have several of these in my YouTube studio. This particular model does not have a clip at the end. You will need to purchase these separately if you don't already have the 1/4 hole rig. These levers work in such a way that when the screw in the middle is tightened, both ends are pulled towards the middle and the ball joints on each end are locked. So he keeps the position.