Unfortunately, it's actually not that easy to find good show bars. This one is definitely one of the good. It is robust, really long enough and fits comfortably in your hand. The great orange tip gives viewers an even better orientation. I now order it already the fourth.
With daily use and not just gentler treatment with me as a rod holds about 2 years. The end of life is always heralded by the fact that the hidden spring clips (brass) are visible between the telescopic pieces and then with each pushed together and pulled apart more and more out work to the rod end into its component parts disintegrates. Perhaps a drop of oil could stop the decay already (?!). I guess I prefer the bar every day more than 50 times apart and then push it back together naturally. If you treat the staff caretaking and / or do not use it every day 8 hours he keeps safe "forever".
Note: The bar is too big and definitely too heavy for your pocket!
Conclusion: A really good and functional product with an excellent price-performance ratio. So far I have not found a better pointer.