I bought this as a general purpose gardening tool. So far I've used it to split wood with a wedge and it's excellent. The grip is great and with its length you can get a good shot.
Pros
<p>Drive in piles and rebar, break up rock and concrete, tackle heavy demolition or industrial construction jobs with the powerful punch of this Estwing sledgehammer. Designed and built for tough use, this hammer features a 10-pound forged alloy steel head with striking ends hardened to 50-55 HRC to withstand repeated hits without warping for years. This head attaches to a 36" long fiberglass handle that is double injected for added strength and durability. The textured rubber grip on the handle provides a comfortable, ergonomic, and secure grip in either position and helps dampen vibration. Underneath the impact head are the Thicker grip and rubber pad to provide increased impact protection and prevent damage from mis-hit. </p>