I was concerned it might be difficult to use. As it turned out, it worked great, making a previously impossible job (a tall fixture out of reach of my ladder) safe, quick, and easy. I already had an extension pole with a standard broom thread, so all I had to do was screw on this part, lengthen the pole, slide the basket over the bulb, unscrew it and reverse with the new bulb. The gripping rubber fingers were strong enough to mount and remove the lamp, but not too strong to prevent the tool from being removed when pulled straight down. I am very satisfied with this device.