I have a heavier short handled sledgehammer and of course carcass hammers and various rubber mallets but this little guy is the perfect size for specific jobs. Just yesterday I hammered this into the end of a 3/8" ratchet handle to loosen some caliper bolts (it wouldn't fit a longer brake rod) and it's a great weight for that. I bought this to help rebuild the front end of a Volvo V70 wagon and it was great for loosening the tie rod ends and ball joints. Good weight, good length and I really like the rubber clutch.