It has great resistance for squats and deadlifts. Update: I bought a straight ball mount (welded) and this slides on perfectly. Ill probably purchase them again, but leave them under my desk at my office to change into when I get in, to limit any chance Ill be caught in the rain with them on again. Amazing design from jbl. Not impressed after spending almost $20 on a pair of slippers that have lasted less time than cheap slippers from Dollar General. The boom mic is unobtrusive and provides very good response for gaming. Bottom line is that it works great, but youll need a little strength ta actually use it. My previous cabinet door towel rack broke, so I was on the lookout for a replacement when I came across this one. So here you go. Now this pair has the same frequency and constant dropped connection