Unfortunately this foam roller is not the high quality cast foam roller that you see in the gyms. It looks like it is, on the photo. It is made of tiny little Styrofoam pieces, that all look like they are about to fall apart, and can easily be damaged. It does not look like it will last, without getting lots of 'chips', and 'holes' in in very quickly after a few uses... It is nice and long, and very dense, but the construction lacks any durability. i am very disappointed!! I got black thinking it would be somehow more durable than the blue ones.. Boy am I sorry!! The description does not state it is made of tiny styrofoam pieces, not the "foam" rollers you see at the gym. This one will soon have so many divots that it will impede the function! I'm going to make some kind of protective cover in the hopes it will last longer! Live and Learn