I have just put it together ... took me 2-3 hours. I won't get the chance to play properly until the grandkids come at Easter, but it looks pretty solid to me. I like the fact that it's all screwed or bolted together which means you can make a repair in future when it's out of warrantee. One suggestion - you ought to provide an 'exploded' view of how the rods and washers etc are put together. The current instructions are too small and ambiguous. It took me a few trials to get it right (well I think I have got it right). Or at least add some extra instructions to the website. Hope this is helpful.