The rubber mallet is a rubber mallet. In other words, there's not much to look forward to. It is what it is. And that's a rubber mallet. It has a real wooden handle and a real rubber tip (I'm sure there are more technical terms). This is the size for most home projects, like chipping off something metallic that you don't want a dent. or scratch. Chromed things, for example. Even wooden objects like furniture need a few light taps. I am happy.