This was bought for some percussion elements when producing songs, and it does it's job. It produces a good sound, not too many beads, but not too little.
One downside would be that the shape restricts it from being something used to keep rhythm. The beads bounce around all the curves.
The material is good, however with a bit of force or a little mishap, this could crack. The 2 points of the banana are strong however the main logo side is kind of thin and you can push it in slightly.
Decent product, however I think you should go for a regular shaker. Don't buy it for the looks.