If you are looking for an affordable alternative for the Manfrotto Dado ball and you can do with only six thread positions, this Cube is a fine product. It's made out of metal, well painted and the threads are of good quality. The Roadworks screws and extensions that are supposed to be used with it are functional, but of lesser fit and finish than the Cube. The Cube works with any 3/8inch thread though, also the ones from Manfrotto and K+M, so you have a lot of options on how to use it.