Ingco Ball Pein Hammer 48oz/1300g Fiberglass Handle HBPH88048

Our review

This is a heavy ball pein hammer from Ingco, with a 48oz (1300g) head made from drop-forged, heat-treated 45# carbon steel and fitted to a fiberglass handle in the brand's own style. The ball end is the reason to choose this shape: it is for shaping, peening and riveting metal rather than for driving nails, so it suits mechanics, fabricators, panel beaters and anyone doing bearing or rivet work. At this weight it delivers a lot of force, which is useful on stubborn metal but tiring in long sessions, so consider whether a lighter head would serve you better for general bench work. Before buying, check the handle length and grip feel suit your hands, and compare the head weight and handle material against other ball peins you are considering. A fiberglass handle usually trades some shock absorption for durability, which is worth weighing up if you use a hammer all day.