Bought this to potentially replace a similar tripod I own from another company , TFA-01+ BC-18 (weight 8.4oz). I love the form factor and concept of a pocket/table tripod and I want the ability to have something a litle taller at times and a mini-panning ballhead. The Leofoto MT-03 quality is great and I am using the Leofoto MBC-20 w/ the MT-03 (weight 8.92 oz). So for essentially the same size & weight, I have a panning ballhead and ability to increase the tripod height by 2.5" with a wider base. This has now replaced my TFA-01+BC-18