I've been a competitive soccer coach for almost 20 seasons, so I know a thing or two about small goals. These are the best on the market. They have the ideal balance of quality, performance, portability, and value. Unlike most on the market, these goals are well made and hold up over time. They do not break, tear, or deteriorate like most do. These do not blow over in the wind, so they are suitable for turf or hard, dry, or frozen ground without needing to be staked. They can also take point-blank shots without flipping over or rolling away. The portability is good. No, they do just spring open like others. However, they do set up and tear down surprisingly quickly, and they pack away into a fairly small duffle bag. The weight of the packed bag is heavier than others, but that is the price of the quality. I have to set up and tear down four of these for each practice, but to me it is worth it. The value is great. They cost about twice as much as a decent cheap goal, but I expect they'll last 10 times longer. To get better quality than this you have to spend 2-3 times more, but then you would lose the portability. I can fit four of these along with my ball bag, gear bag, and team bench in the trunk of my car. BTW, the Quickplay team bench is also the best quality bench on the market. My only complaint is that the zipper on the bag should be of better quality.