When I first received the stick, I was a little disappointed with the quality (just by looking at it). My husband had to put it together because the insert wasn't rounded in for an easy fit. After a little struggle, he got it together. I used a broom stick until a post about the squeeze stick being on sale. It was on sale at the time, otherwise I wouldn't have purchased it.
I much prefer the squeeze stick! The neck padding, and shape makes it much more comfortable & it seems to help me keep the correct posture. Also, for the ab section, I like it much better than the broom stick. The hand placement grips and length made a big difference for me, especially with the rows.
The quality is actually decent compared to my initial reaction prior to assembly. Personally, I love it
I do this work out 1-2x a week, my form has improved significantly using the squeeze stick. I am pleased with this purchase and recommend it!!