Nothing flimsy about these curtain rods! If you like the look of the artichoke finial, you will be happy with this purchase. The rod and hardware are sturdy and strong. I like that the set provides a smaller screw to hold the rod in place on the bracket so you're not jerking the rod to the side every time you open/close the curtains. This product came EXTREMELY well-packed... finials were wrapped separately in foam and plastic, and hardware came in little pouches.