I was skeptical as I bought this because the WireCutter said it was the best potato masher in the world...Let me tell you...This thing is THE BEST KITCHEN UTENSIL I HAVE!! Making mashed potatoes now is a breeze!! We were just at my brother's house for thanksgiving and my husband was given the task of mashing potatoes and he had to use a different masher with a plastic handle...it was bending and uncomfortable...We have this OXO one at home and it's beyond comparison...Easy to hold, ergonomically comfy, and it does its job ASAP. Mashing potatoes is now a breeze. My husband loves his task when preparing dinner! =]  You can't go wrong with this (I ordered one for my brother for christmas too! hah)