The more I use the hammer, the more I'll replenish it. It takes a little more force than a ball hammer can deliver. It works out. The only thing I want from this hammer during my use. If only the handle was a little longer. I have another sledgehammer, 2.5 pounds, old school, with a wooden handle and a hex head. but the grip is more ergonomic and better balanced. It has an inch more handle length than the Wilton hammer. And it makes a world of difference in terms of usage.