Ingco Ball Pein Hammer 24oz/660g HBPH88024

Our review

This is a ball pein hammer from Ingco, weighing 24oz (660g), with a drop-forged head made from 45# carbon steel that has been heat treated, and a fiberglass handle in a design the brand calls unique. It arrives packed by label. The ball end is the reason to pick this shape over a claw hammer: it is meant for striking metal, shaping sheet, setting rivets and working on machinery, while the flat face handles general striking. The 24oz head sits in the middle of the range, heavy enough to move metal without tiring your arm as quickly as a larger head would. Before buying, think about the work you actually do. If you mostly drive and pull nails in wood, a claw hammer is the better tool. If you need a softer, non-marking strike, look at a rubber or plastic-tipped mallet instead. Check the handle length and grip feel against other fiberglass-handled hammers, and consider whether a wooden handle would suit you better, since wood absorbs shock differently and can be rehandled. Inspect any hammer for a secure head fixing and a face free of chips before use, and wear eye protection when striking metal. Available on Sokonia.