Bates- .. Hammer
- Hammer
- 6.3 ounces
- Plastic
- More reviewed than 98%
A very light, plastic handled hammer suited to small tapping and tack jobs rather than heavy driving work. Head weight and strike face size are not listed, so confirm fit for your task before buying.
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How it ranks among the 284 hammers we track
4.6★ across 6,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
6,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 284 hammers we track - how the scorecard works · full hammers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This hammer from Bates has a plastic handle and weighs about 0.18 kilograms, roughly 6.3 ounces, making it one of the lighter hammers in its class. The listing does not specify head weight, material or strike face size.
At well under half a pound, this hammer is far lighter than a typical framing or claw hammer, pointing to a small task hammer such as a tack or craft hammer rather than a heavy duty tool. The plastic handle trades some shock absorption for low weight and cost.
- Plastic handle
- About 0.18 kilograms total weight
- Compact, lightweight design
- Suited to light tapping tasks
Who it's for
Buyers doing light tapping, tack work or small assembly tasks where a heavy hammer is unnecessary. Not a fit for framing, demolition or any job needing real driving force.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Very light at about 0.18 kilograms for reduced fatigue
- Plastic handle keeps cost and weight down
- Head weight and strike face size not specified
- Plastic handle absorbs less shock than wood or fiberglass
- Too light for heavy driving or demolition work
Performance notes
A hammer this light concentrates less force per swing than standard claw or framing hammers, trading power for control and reduced arm fatigue on repetitive light tapping. The plastic handle absorbs less shock than wood or fiberglass but keeps the tool inexpensive and light.
Specifications
| Brand | Bates- |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 6.3 ounces |
| Handle | Plastic |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hammers.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bates- .. HammerThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 6,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
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| ESTWING MRF3LB HammerESTWING | 4.8 / 5 | 11,112 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Goldblatt NOVASAT-0409-1513-34 HammerGoldblatt | 4.8 / 5 | 10,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 1954889 HammerIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bates- hammers
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What tasks is this Bates hammer suited for?
Its light weight of about 0.18 kilograms points to small tapping or tack style jobs rather than heavy framing or demolition work.
What is the handle made of?
The handle is plastic.
How heavy is this hammer?
It weighs approximately 0.18 kilograms, or about 6.3 ounces.