Feels like made of good quality plastic and aluminum. Sits strong on the ground with the help of rubber tips under its pods and with its wide span. It is a bit wobbly when pulled to its max, so videos on a windy day may still be shaky.
Closing to a single piece of rod is very pleasing and holding feels similar to a police baton. Being as tall as 1.5 bananas, it is difficult to keep in a pocket, but could easily fit in a backpack or a large purse. It has not happened yet, but I am also a bit concerned that it could open inside a purse because of how easy it is to just tap and open. It is also scary to open and close, and a few pinching accidents seem inevitable until learning how to handle it properly.
It is also relatively heavy at roughly 0.9 lbs, it could be tiring to hold it for video recording, so I don't think it is very suitable as a selfie stick, except for quick photos.
The bluetooth shutter is magnetically attached and easily detached by pulling it from the top or bottom. It can also be charged in a pinch through your iphone using a usb-c cable.
I wish it had a magnetic snap on feature instead of physically squeezing the phone, but definitely not a deal breaker.
With all that, this is the tool to become the photographer for social gatherings and group photos, especially if you are concerned about the quality of photos coming out of peoples hands when you request a random helper for shots. Very easy to adjust it for the frame you want to capture, and you can just click it while being in the frame.