A sledgehammer can apply more impulse than other hammers, due to its large size.
Along with the mallet, it shares the ability to distribute force over a wide area.
This is in contrast to other types of hammer, which concentrate force in a relatively small area.

•Head Weight = 7 lb
•Handle Length = 30 in 
•Type = Sledge Hammer
•Heat treated, drop forged head
•Hickory shaft

Ideal for building and demolition work.