Really useful and my cymbals feel really secure, however be aware, if you don't fill the case, the centre screw that holds the cymbals in doesn't screw right down, so thy cymbals can still move around slightly. Also I've noticed that if you are trying to load the cymbals in, if you're not very careful, the centre holes of the cymbals catch on the threaded bolt that holds them in place, and over time this could cause key-holing. I slip a piece of rubber tubing over the threaded bolt when loading cymbals in and out of the case to prevent this happening.