Unlike most other ball head mounts which are manufactured from die cast components, the Matthews BH-20 Ball Head is individually CNC machined from solid bar stock to ensure precise control over all critical dimensions and elements.This ball head will support up to 26.4 lb (12 kg). It is supplied with a precision machined quick release plate that is well balanced and allows quick, safe and positive-locking of the camera to the ball head mount. The mounting plate can stay permanently attached to the camera to avoid taking the time to screw the camera onto the ball or screwing the ball onto the camera.