Have not used it yet but placed side by side with a USA made rope there is almost no visible difference. Yes,the 10X cost usa made rope has a nicer coating on the rope that makes little difference in how it will perform.The USA made equivalent is $415.99 compared to approx $47 for this vevor. Even if this fails after several uses(I highly doubt it will though)I can buy 10 for the same price as one USA made.I am very happy with this purchase.