While I'm by no means saying this is the best rake available on the market because I'm sure there's several varities to choose from, this one is exactly what I need for my lawn.  I just spent 4 hours cleaning up pine tree needles that an eastern cold front blew all over the yard, and while I'm not at all happy that the cold front and falling pine needles happened to occur on the same day, I'm also not happy about my aching muscles since admittedly I've been somewhat lazy and not in the best of shape lately.  But despite these issues, this rake came through and did a tremendous job for me.  So next time mother nature wants to surprise me by making me work hard and fill up 11 trash bags of pine needles, at least I can always depend on my Ames True Temper Greensweeper Poly Rake.  I'll be sure to be better prepared and in better shape next year. :)