Estwing's 18 oz. Deadhead Rubber Mallet comes with a hickory (Carya) handle to create an all-around, premium quality tool. The hickory handle is extremely durable and shock resistant, while the non-marring rubber head offers sturdy control, accurate strikes and great results. This rubber mallet is also bounce resistant and features a 2.5 in. face diameter with a head length of 4-1/2 in., the perfect tool for safely smoothing while protecting your finishing surfaces.