Very good hammer. The rear is steep, which can take some getting used to. The inertia from the extra weight makes things a lot easier, and it takes a lot less effort to drive the boards and nailer. Basically, all you have to do is lower it a few inches to hit the powerful nailer. In some uses, the weight isn't as exhausting as you might think, but others can be quite tiring on your wrist. Matches perfectly with a lighter hammer.