Watch the video, the cap that is press into the top and bottom of the tube eliminates the wobble/ glue issues as for the roll pin its grade 8.
I watched the video before I posted my comment. They don’t explain if the glue was eliminated nor why the end cap makes the attachment more secure and more durable.
I just find it curious that the upgrade to address the primary complaint (glue disbond and an uncaptured small dia roll pin) were not front and center discussion points in the marketing video.
If they prove adequate and durable with extended use, kudos to the Tethrd team.
Before I’ll put my money on the table though, I want to see the Tethrd team put out technical marketing that explains exactly what was changed and why they are confident that it’s an adequate redesign.
And after the customer dissatisfaction with the Gen 1 version as well as the Skeletor sticks, I want at least one full season of use by others without commonplace reports of quality or durability issues.
So all the guys and gals out there who are more anxious to part with their money than me - have at it - you’ll be the Guinea pigs that guide my purchase decision down the road.