Weve been using two 40" hardcases for our speaker and mic stands for years.... they've always been superb and taken any beating we've given them. recently the big band we play with wanted to buy our young drummer(ess) an 18th birthday present. The latest version of the hardcare "40 was thye obvious choice. She loves iit!! It's strong, capacious and stylish! Highly recommended! Thank you Thomann!!! Paul Hyde....(band leader!)