The lead weights like a feather. Without any metallic or hefty parts, you can always let it go and don't afraid that it somehow backlashes your dog.
The front handle is useful to get through people. My dogs are keen on sniffing everyone, so the handle helps to keep them close for a time.
I was skeptical about the clip from the start, but turns out, you can push almost any point at its length to unlock it. Very handy in dim light conditions, especially with gloves on. It's also easy to clean and don't afraid that it will rust and stuck.
From downsides, the clip could be a bit squeaky when rolling around its attachment ring. A drop of mineral oil solves the issue.
There were tiny plastic-like burrs or drops (when you light up the synthetic material) along the inner side of the stitches. They are baaaarely noticeably by touch, but my gloves stubbornly catch them on. Trimming the drops with scissors solves the issue.
That said, that's all is nitpicking. Superb leads otherwise. I ordered one, tested it, and now I have two of them. The dogs are happy, I'm happy, everyone's happy!