Dead Blow Hammer Specifications

Weight

• Dead blow hammers come in a variety of weights, but most will range between 2 and 8 pounds for the hand-held versions. Dead blow hammers that are heavier than 8 pounds are better known as sledgehammers and have longer handles to accommodate the weight. The bulk of the weight is located in the head of the hammer. This helps to add force to the swing as the weight in the head of the hammer will increase the speed that the hammer hits the object.

Handle

• The handles of dead blow hammers can be as basic as just a rod welded to the head of the hammer, or they may have elaborate grips. Some dead blow hammers claim to have ergonomic grips that will remove strain and fatigue for the user. The length of a dead blow hammer handle is usually between 12 and 16 inches. The 16-inch handle allows the user to comfortably use both hands to hold the dead blow hammer if desired.

Material

• Dead blow hammers are generally made of molded steel. This allows the hammers to reach the required weight without adding significant bulk to the hammer. Some dead blow hammers are made with a hard rubber head and handle and are filled with sand to reach the desired weight. Dead blow hammers that are made of steel may also be covered with rubber to prevent any marring of the surfaces that the hammer is striking.