Looks like a well balanced hammer but isn't 16 oz. I also have a 16 ounce Dalluge hammer and it is much lighter than this hammer. Also compared to my Vaughan 19oz and it seems to be about the same weight as this one. Aside from the weight of the hammer I would argue that this hammer needs to be able to support some of the frame and formwork. I also like the feel of the grip and how it hits the milled nail.