This is a good bow for a new beginner or a youth. It should be durable (seems well made), it is light and easy to play. The sound is clear. bright and lively and pleasant enough to listen to, if possibly a bit thin or one dimensional compared to wooden or more expensive carbon bows, which have a more complex and rounder sound. But this is a discount carbon bow. Basically I would say that it is cheap and cheerful...and durable. Also, the color is curiously green. For those with more serious playing aspirations I would recommend a wooden or more expensive carbon fiber bow.