Now that some hammers are costing over 5 times what this sells for and becoming fashion wear for carpenters this one is still  great. It's not sexy like the titanium ones but it balances well, hits hard, and is a durable tool. I'm a pro and I've swung a lot of hammers. I can tell you that bigger is often not better, and mo' money is rarely a sign of better quality. Skip the "Death Stix" and titanium hype and get a hammer that just works. Your wrist will thank you at the end of the day.