Firstly, I should say that I have had this cable for just a couple of months so I'm unable to speak about how durable it is but - so far so good. It was bought for a drummer / vocalist who was previously unable to position her vocal mic in an optimal position for both playing and singing (she used a boom stand and cable with a straight XLR plug which meant either catching the cable with drumsticks or having the mic off to one side). The combination of the right angled plug and a 'gooseneck' stand means this is no longer a problem. The cable itself feels thick and supple while also being flexible. It's not prone to kinking and coils up neatly. I own a few cables made by the same manufacturer and they also share these qualities.