Basically a solid crossbar removed the problem of goal sag (which was a problem in NA, and is still a problem at some European tournaments).
But I don't think a solid crossbar is the only way to stop goal sag (elasticated cord and super stiff uprights for example).
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Basically a solid crossbar removed the problem of goal sag (which was a problem in NA, and is still a problem at some European tournaments).
But I don't think a solid crossbar is the only way to stop goal sag (elasticated cord and super stiff uprights for example).