Okay, this is a well made stick for sure, but comparing this to one of the ground foam rollers there is no way this thing compares. I understand the portability feature but even with the small foam roller it's like the same length but actually even longer. it's just not as ergonomic and it doesn't really offer the same effect as well given this sticks tread pattern. However Tiggerpoints Countour stick is amazing, along with their Grip which I will leave reviews for as well, both of those have advantages over the floor foam roller, and from each other.