I have purchased two of these rods. One rod is holding up quite a weighty set of curtains.  I have been using them for quite awhile now and there isnât any sign of bowing or drooping.  My curtains have grommets and they slide back and forth very nicely.  The color of the rod is staying true and it looks classic and does not draw attention away from my curtains.  I would buy them again and in fact I have!