Since the material the plugs are made of was not specified, I was worried that it might be plastic. Fortunately, they are molded out of metal, and the raised Boss logos look nice indeed. The quality of the gold plating is great, and the plugs do not look cheap in any way. The braided jacket feels pleasantly smooth to the touch and gives the cable some rigidity, which might be a drawback for some people. For me, personally, it is not an issue, since it is not overly stiff. Besides, I would be willing to bet that it is going to loosen up with use. It is my first braided cable, and so far, I am happy with my purchase.