The new DeWalt XP Hammer series focuses on โMore Swing, Less Stingโ vibration-dampening designs. According to DeWalt, the XP series gains its advantage from the grip, which reduces vibration by 35% while improving the durability of the material by 25%.
The shaft design also helps, with a geometry that dissipates vibration more effectively than standard designs. The combination promises to reduce overall fatigue during hammering tasks and extend the life of your hammer.
All of the DeWalt XP Hammer models will also feature a side nail puller. There will be 6 total hammers in the XP line.
DeWalt XP 22-Ounce Steel Hammer: A 2018 Pro Tool Innovation Award Winner
Hereโs what our judging team has to say about the XPโs award-winningย 22-ounce steel model:
โOne-piece steel framing hammers offer an outstanding combination of durability and cost-effectiveness. However, they are not the most comfortable hammers to use since steel is so good at transferring vibration. We love that the new DeWalt framing hammer optimized the design to reduce how much of that strike force gets back to your arm.โ
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