I got a solid, Rutgers set for my birthday many years back. Its 2x4" construction and solid as can be. It gets a ton of use and the bags that came with it are very durable and serviceable. The certified boards these days are 1x3" construction and the quality varies amongst them. If you go with 1x3, make sure there is a cross brace to help support the four foot plywood. I upgraded the bags last year to Game Changers and they are worth the money in my opinion for anyone who wants to improve their game. At the bare minimum, stay away from bags filled with actual corn (versus synthetic fill). Mice and/or squirrels are attracted to them. Costco has a set for $120 that intrigues me as a backup/second set but the display is vertical and I can't test the rigidity of the frame/deck. Also, I expect the bags to be standard/cheaper bags. But for $120, I'd consider it. If it goes on sale, I will probably pick one up.