I've probably bought over a hundred over the years. We have a ranch and it looks like the boys lost enough hammers for us to hammer trees. I've been told this is the best hammer we've ever bought. I don't know about ounces, I don't care. But the hammer lies well in the hand and is somehow not heavy on the hands. Our son said this is the best balanced hammer he has ever used. I know we are not professional carpenters so you might have a different opinion. I think the skin absorbs the vibration.