This tee holds the ball up well, but it doesn't go in the ground straight, and I have to jab it in a second time. I find if I put the stripes in all the way, I can top the ball extremely consistently, while when I only put it to the first stripe, I can slice at will. Don't give me the 1" tees or the ball marker. I'll never find one when I need it. This is definitely superior to the plain white birch tee that courses give away for free.