We were looking for a set of cheap Bocce balls to play with that didn't look like they came from the circus. While these are definitely not professional balls, we also didn't pay professional ball prices and we are very happy with the product. To make the bag a bit more sturdy, we simply left the cardboard box the balls came in, inside the bag. We have a lot of fun with these balls and we don't mind if they get banged up because they were so cheap compared to other sets. If you are like us and on a budget, but still want to have some fun with Bocce balls, I highly recommend this set. And get a measuring thing too, you'll be surprised how much you need it, we just use a tape measure to save money.