When assembled, the frame is strong and rigid which enables the net to be tensioned appropriately. The "belt' along the top of the net is wide and stiff, which is a good feature compared to some of the other (cheaper) portable nets I've used. Really like that the pole frame does not use "buttons" to lock the pieces together; instead the poles fit together tightly.

One suggestion: the frame has to be assembled w/ some care to ensure the #3 and #6 poles are properly positioned. While the poles are numbered, it didn't take long for the adhesive stickers to either rub-off or get damaged. As a result, after less than 6 uses, I've had to improvise a system that relies on colored tape to keep the assembly simple. In lieu of the numbered stickers, I suggest a more "fail safe" approach be devised.