First off, this is not 42.5" like the listing says. It's actually 38" I measured it. So I'll have to let 鶹 know so they can revise the website description. I have other Unger brand grabbers/reach tools. I bought this one because it's heavy duty so I can lift heavier items from my wheelchair. I like that the head can be twisted by pulling it outward, setting the position and then pushing it in to lock it. This makes it ergonomic for your wrist when picking up heavy items like this is designed for. I also like the padded grip near the handle so you can use 2 hands to grab heavy stuff. Aside from the length being listed wrong I really like this grabbers enhanced grips and the twisting head. The price is really expensive at $68 when the 36" Nifty nabber grabber which is similar retails for $26 and it's almost identical size. There is no reason this should cost more than double the 36" nifty nabber. I also like that Unger always provides lifetime warranty with their products, not that you will need it. I use mine everyday for all sorts of things and own multiples and have NEVER had a single issue. They really should send us wheelchair users home from the hospital with one because we will need them!