The Paiste Floor "C" Gong Stand is made from forged iron, it is nice and heavy. It ain't no hollow steel tubing. The metal is twisted into an aesthetic design. Because it is iron, its feet can be shorter in depth while still providing the same support as the other, larger stands. This is the gong stand preferred by Kundalini teachers! You can sit and play the gong while easing your students into meditative calm.