This 1" diameter rod is exactly as pictured. However, when stretched to the 120" that we needed, it was very weak in the middle. It came with 3 brackets and maybe it should come with 4 for the buyers needing the 120" length. Also, the screws included strip easily. We had to drive to the hardware to buy heavier screws. For the money, it was fine but wouldn't mind the option of adding a 4th bracket.