I’ve been using the standard safety pin/pipes for +2 years. I am SOO glad I finally made the investment to get the straps. Expensive but well worth the money if you actually use your equipment. Super easy to make quick adjustments between exercises and even minor tweaks in between sets or to let one side hang for free movement in and around the rack. Pro tip- if your rack doesn’t have number and you don’t want to write or spray paint them on… get a roll of magnet tape and make labels to keep track of repeat positions. If you’re on the fence to upgrade… get them. You will not regret it. Ps welds and quality are good in my non-professional opinion . Very clean.