I got this for my toddlers to swing around.  We have access to a racquetball court where we are renting, and so can go in there to play with balls or do outdoor things.  I was expecting a bit different, and actually this stick is more for indoor use.  It is tiny.  It's a good size for my two year old.  It is also padded and the outside is a vinyl pleather type fabric.  Of course, it can be used to bludgeon a sibling, but the small size and padded surface make it good for indoor use.