In every aspect the ButlerBuilt seat is the best seat out there in my openion. I have had a few hard flips in the sprint car (not as hard as others) and the ButlerBuilt seat held up perfict. Nothing was wrong with the seat when we pulled it out of the car. I am a huge fan of ButlerBuilt seats and wouldnt run another brand in one of my race cars. A few pounds isnt worth your safety.