My previous mattress was purchased in the early 70's, prior to my birth, so needless to say, this mattress is a drastic improvement. It has a "super" pillowtop, which you might think would make the bed too soft. That isn't the case for me, though. I find it to be just right for my taste. It is also advertised as being stain proof, which isn't relevant to me persoanlly, but I'm sure it would be a plus for someone with children or someone who likes to eat in bed.
I find that liking of mattresses has a lot to do with people's personal taste. I can say, though, that I really like this...