XShot Pro Camera Extender for GoPro and Digital Cameras - All Metal Construction with 360° Ballhead - XSPRO

This pole didn’t last for one trip, and started to wobble after the first day. By the third day of increased wobble I recalled folks here stating everything was metal and could be tightened. Well, I found an allen wrench on vacation that I could slip down into the tip of the head to tighten it. It was snug...for about 10 seconds of use and then the wobble came back worse then before.The large adjustment screw that tightens the ball in the socket also failed. It did one of those things where you would turn it and it would get tight, then loose, then tight, then loose...all while you were still turning it clockwise. Stripped threads I guess. I never forced it. It did this on it’s own.THEN the final failure was the entire head assembly would no longer hold the camera upright That entire cuff that holds the ball started to rotate on it’s own around the stick. Hold it out, camera flops down. Awful. This product failed so miserably I had to revert to holding the camera by hand and got none of the shots I intended. It’s awful. The old XShot XSP2 with plastic components is way better than this thing.I’m going to return it and see what they say. I don’t think I can trust a replacement, unfortunately. I may work for selfies standing in place, but I would not plan on this for any action sports. Now, to the review I wrote before it failed...The price of this is outrageous, but let me compare it to the XShot XSP2 which I have used extensively. Firstly, this is an upgrade to the XSP2. Upon close examination it looks like the exact same pole with the mount and grip updated. That's good and bad. The mount on the XSP2 would always wear out on me as it was made of plastic components, the XShot Pro is all metal. That's good. The bad is the grip on the XSP2 was perfect (slim but adequate). The pole of both will wear over time and get more wobble the more you use it, but it's still a good product. Salt water use will further degrade the unit even if you rinse it. So, it's the same old pole, but that's okay because it's light and compact.So let's talk size, bulk and weight. If you put the GoPro tripod mount on the XSP2, you have the same product, so that's how I compared them. The XShot Pro (XP) is marginally longer than the XSP2 (X2), but not significantly. However, the big rubber handle is bulky and heavy. It makes the camera not fold as compact as the X2. It's a shame they didn't just bring the grip over from the X2.The XP with GPro mount weighs 8.5 oz. The X2, with GPro mount weights 5.9 oz, and is smaller.I use this for snowboarding and keep it in my cargo pants pocket. Thus, I travel with it compressed and the camera folded over towards the pole.It's too bad this is $44, though, it's not worth it. If you are only buying for 1 trip, I'd get the much cheaper XSP2 while they are still in stock. It is the same components, minus a cheaper head. Specially if you are going to go on a trip where you want to dive/snorkle with this. Then just by the cheaper version as you'll probably trash it after one trip of water use anyway.

I purchased this extender for my GoPro for a long trip to Peru & Easter Island that I just returned from. I purchased it based on the recommendation of a travel blog that I found. Upon receiving the extender, I was very happy with it. It seemed to be built well, everything seemed tight and, despite my wonderment, I confirmed in various places that it is indeed safe to use under water. Well, after about a week of using it fairly regularly my feelings changed.First, the head begin to develop a slight wobble. Then the wobble got worse, and worse, and worse. I tried to figure out any possible way to fix the wobble, but to no avail. The wobble is NOT the ball that you tighten down, it is the small arm that attaches to the ball for which the user has no discernible way to fix or adjust. This was a real bummer to have happen half-way through a trip of a lifetime.Secondly, it is most definitely not a good item to use under water. I decided to take it scuba diving with me and I kept it in its smallest size to protect against water getting inside. It worked fairly well while under water, except for the wobble. I cared for it properly after my dive by extensively rinsing it in fresh water but water got inside of it and it is now very rough to extend or contract.Given the price, I am extremely disappointed with this item. It is far too expensive to have a faulty head and to not live up to its marketing. During the course of my trip I saw others with different extenders made of plastic that seemed far superior. I tried to return this today, but since I was overseas I missed the 30 day window. I gave it two stars to try to be somewhat fair since it did at least give me some good video. If they could fix the wobble, tone-down the claims that it works under water and drop the price by 50-75% it would be a 5 star item.

Just got mine, and super fast shipping too!This thing is solid. Extremely well built. I've read complaints where the head wobbles, but I don't see how that's possible. It not only has an Allen screw with Loc-Tite on it but, there's two pins on each aluminum mount that line up with holes on the part they screw down to. This keeps the mount from rotating. It's a rugged design for such a small part! I'd consider this extender a tool. Something you can maintain and repair. It's all metal except for the cushie grip. The shaft is grooved so it can't rotate, and you don't have to twist to lock it. It's like the antennaes on older cars. You just pull it out to the length you want it at.It says on the package you can swim with this pole mount, but I would never put this in the water. There's plenty of other choices for underwater use (plastic). Sure there's a little flex to this pole but it's strong point is how compact and tough it is. I don't see how the little bit of flex can be an issue. I'll be using a GoPro and Canon S110 with this when I go to Japan soon. I just know it'll be perfect, and I can't wait!I highly recommend this to anyone who travels, enjoys well built products, and can take care of their own equipment. If you're doing hardcore stunts, are rough on equipment, or plan on filming underwater, this is probably not the best choice of pole. As small as this is, it feels beefy at any length. For me it's perfect.

Only gave it one star because i had to! otherwise it would have been no stars! I was so excited to get this lovely looking product but when i opened the package i was so annoyed to see a completely different product inside of a XShot box!!!!! instead of getting what was described i got a rubbish cheap GoPole! It didn't even fit in the box, far too small not to mention it had GoPole written all over it! I did contact Amazon and they are giving me a full refund..Thank GOD because this product isnt cheap!

I used this stick for skiing this year - just screwed the video camera on the end. The stick folds down so small I could put it easily in my small backpack or even my ski jacket pocket. The stick is also a great quality and perfect for sports. Very pleased with the purchase.

After many hours of research which selfie stick was best to buy for the GoPro, I went with the XShot for the durability, value for money and length. It hasn't disappointed.

awesome use this with GP4, nice and small well not in use. fitted in my jacket pocket when skiing

Tough and flexible,been in salt water still looks good .worth the expense.