Cloud nine is actually produced where the original GHD was which is korea whereas now GHD is made in china and they loose their heat after a while and break are a poorer quality! (I have had my new ghd replaced 3 times in 12 months) I do have a black one here thats been going strong still but I'd go cloud 9 all the way! never thought I'd ever say that in my hairdressing life but cloud 9 is the old GHD = better... I'm selling my GHD's (used) for $150 cause I prefer the cloud 9 now!