Hi Richard, thanks for you review and sorry to hear your comments on this product. We only stock quality brands that we trust and have tested, so your comments do come as a surprise. Since 1987 McLean nets have built their brand around precision, durability and functionality, using high grade materials, strict quality controls and handmade components. All the other customer reviews we have received of various McLean nets are very positive indeed (although so far yours is the only review of this particular net). It’s unlikely but possible yours is a faulty product, and if so we’d be more than happy to refund your purchase or replace it for another suitable product. Alternatively, all their nets come with a 1 year warranty so you could see how it fares in this period and make a claim if you feel it has failed in some way during normal use due to defects in materials or workmanship.