This is the first belt I've ever used, so i don't have a point of comparison, but i can say that it's a great quality, well constructed belt, at a good price. I've only been using it for about 2 weeks, but already my squat has gone up by 25kg, purely thanks to the support and the confidence this belt gives me. My only complaint is that the beautiful maroon colour isn't available for the single prong version; the dual prong makes it a bit difficult to get on tight sometimes. If i was to purchase it again, i'd just go the the single prong in black.