Compared to other brands that I've used in the past, this percussion table is not as sturdy, in the sense that it tilts easily when you put things on it. Especially when I put heavier percussive instruments like cowbells, agogos, etc I have to spread them out across the table, so that the table doesn't tilt to one side. When I do simpler (lightweight) gigs that only need shakers and tambourines, it gets the job done.