I am an auto mechanic (mainly Ram trucks from 1500 to 5500). This is the perfect hammer. The length is long but short enough to squeeze in in places and combines with the weight for an effortless, powerful swing. Great for stubborn brake discs, wheel bearings and when something has to break. The hammer is so great that after a few weeks of owning it I noticed that one of the tool carts started selling the same hammer in their color for twice the price! Very important. Great tool.