A professional size 4-section aluminum model, the Benro MA-96EX Monopod can officially support gear of up to 44 lbs (20kg) and is recommended for even the largest SLR cameras with telephoto lenses that sporting pros make a living with, such as a 600mm f/4 or 400mm f/2.8. It has a foam-padded grip with a built-in wrist strap.
The MA-96EX's flip-lever leg locks are of the newest technology, and provide reliable and fast use with just a small motion necessary. Benro also has developed an aluminum tubing which is quite thin yet still strong, and this shaves about 30% off of the weight of a comparable older-technology model. The camera screw is reversible for both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 applications.
Magnesium and aluminum alloy combination
Foam-padded upper grip eases handling in cold weather
Anti-rotation ridges inside each segment help provide hassle-free extension/contraction
Built-in wrist strap
Broad 36mm maximum diameter upper segment, with a 24mm diameter smallest segment