I love, love, love this shower head! First of all, the component with the hose is part of the shower head so you don't have to switch back and forth. Secondly, it really does feel like a rain shower. I know a lot of the shower head companies like to make that claim but this one really does feel like you are standing out in a tropical storm. I would recommend this shower head to anyone with complete confidence that it will be their favorite shower head too!