I'm 6'2" and go 260 and I have an "old style" Doc's Recliner and a new Powder Coated New style. The new one is rated to 280lbs and I can tell a lot of improvements over the '96 model. I can't say enough good about the new one! I go high and feel safe and that makes it worth the money to me. I have a friend who has an old TL and he even like the Doc's enough that he bought one also. Check them out!