Bought the hammer to lay concrete slabs. Did not want a cheap hammer for 5 in the fall after the 2nd plate of the head. I am very pleased with the hammer. It is made of steel, with plastic handle and is very solid. The rubber head can not fall, because it was embedded in the steel. In weight, I find him perfectly - although that is certainly a matter of taste. We could put our way (25 concrete slabs) very light and the hammer has helped us a lot. Thanks to the white gum he does not leave any footprints. I would highly recommend him.