I didn't buy the better-known Brand to save a few bucks. I am completely satisfied. Well worth the price. If there was one oddity, (not sure if the leading brand is the same), it came with a powdered residue on it I had to wash off, and a smell that went away (but in my gym bad it was not great for a while). Otherwise, it's a great purchase to own if you have tennis or golf elbow. Now: Did it work to remove the issue? Some, I was not consistent using it. I suspect its one remedy you should have