I don't have another kind of rebounder nor have I tried another kind, so I can't make a comparison. I can tell you, however, that I love my UR because it is very taut and allows me to bounce high (when I want to), and I've been on it many times with my son. We've played on it, and little boys do tend to abuse things. My son's trampoline is sagging now, but my UR has held up pretty well to such abuse.
Pinky