I have a pair of short Maxcraft hammers that I have used for years. They're great so I decided to get a few more. I saw this product and decided to try it because it is advertised as 12 oz instead of 8 oz. That was a lie - the product I received weighed 8 ounces (see photo). Otherwise they seem to be about the same quality (a little compared to the Hammer) but the Maxcraft has a much better grip so only time will tell if it can take the same hits. I would go with Maxcraft if the weight were advertised correctly here, but they're still cheap enough to earn a few stars.