i have the same mindset as you. i always look for value too. at the end of the day if it gets the job done and saves you money i have no regrets buying these types of low budget/top quality gears. great reviews!

Do you think it's too big and bulky for a monopod? Also looking at a Desmond Demon DB-44.

Is it me or is this the Leofoto LH-40 but the Desmond is $40.00 cheaper ?

i have Sunwayfoto XB-44 .... is DLOW-40 as good as XB-44?

hey, how has the ballhead performed for the last two years? Thx

been following your reviews lately! thanks and look forward to more...do you think this would be overkill for a smaller mirrorless camera?

Sorry, this is a useless review. This style of ballheads are very common. What set them apart is precision and drag tension setting fine adjustment. The good one the tension can be finely set and same friction in all direction. But most cheap one are not; the friction is loose in one direction and tight in the other. From this review, you have no idea. One thing I see is the drag tension knot and pan knot is identical. The better ones have different shape so you can tell them apart by feel in the dark.