I have bought a Gibraltar hi-hat stand previously and, surprisingly, it was defective but that can happen with any product.
I then decided to buy a Pearl hi-hat stand and I can say that I am totally satisfied with it.
The hi-hats sit on a soft cushion that allow for smooth and stable movement of the hi-hats when they are hit. With other manufacturers' hi-hat stand bases, the material may be plastic or something and it is not as smooth and stable.
I use it by attaching it to one of my two bass drums. I retract the legs and it stands against the bass drum.
The legs can be pulled out again, of course, to be used as a standalone stand if, for example, one is playing with one bass drum or wants to play with two bass drums but with the stand somewhere to the side on its' own (not attached to the bass drum).
There is not much more to say. Pearl are known for quality and the prices are good and reasonable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. One of the best value for money hi-hat stands on the market right now, in my opinion.