I got this set because I found it on a horse shoe web site as the best recommended set for amateurs players.  Most of the recreational ones seem very cheap, aren't as heavy, and may not even be medal.  These feel like real horse shoes.  I also like that they are MADE IN THE U.S.A.  So rare these days.  The posts are nice and strong.  The shoes are nice in heavy.  Overall, a very good set.