Overall, this is my favorite snare stand of all time. It is the perfect balance of heavy duty and light weight. I like how the basket is centered relative to the stand and not offset. As long as the ball doesn’t start slipping, it will be a life-long stand for me! I have some Yamaha hardware that is 30 years old and still going strong. I imagine this stand will be no different.
Great stand, great adjustability, just a little too short.
The ball joint is great for a snare stand! Yamaha makes top notch stuff, there's no doubt. However, the snare stand should allow for about 3 more inches in height for me, because I am very tall. This is my only complaint about this stand.
I’ve tried several other ball/socket snare stands and this is the best by far. The small footprint, double braced base makes positioning between pedals easier without sacrificing stability. Highly recommended.