The ProForce Stretchmaster is an excellent stretch machine! My unit was made in Taiwan. I have owned an older model called the Flexmaster II that needed to be replaced so after spending a large of time researching many other machines for a suitable replacement I chose this machine. The other machines with the short leg padding can damage the ligaments at your knee so you need the pads that reach all the way into your inner legs. This machine was similar to the Flexmaster II except the older machine operated on a hydraulic pump. The ProForce Stretchmaster operates in a screw shaft so, I believe with fewer moving parts this machine will outlast my other stretching machine. I also purchase Lithium grease to properly maintain and lubricate my unit, but the unit itself had a green-colored bearing grease pre-lubricated at delivery. To sum things up I love this leg stretch machine!