Lightweight titanium head with milled face drives like a larger steel hammer, but with 45% less weight and 10 times less recoil shock. Less weight and less recoil helps to reduce carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow which translates into less pain, less down time, and more productivity. The ergonomic American hickory handle allows for greater swing leverage. SureHold wedges assure a solid head-to-handle connection. Straight claw design gives improved nail pulling performance. Features magnetic nail starter on nose of hammer for easy 1-handed nail starts in overhead work.