You will not find a better quality shrink/stretch mallet in the industry. Handmade right here in the USA the mallet heads are constructed of select grade hardwood laminate. Each veneer is graded to eliminate defects and dyed under high pressure to give it color uniformity. They are then coated with high-strength, virtually waterproof industrial glue resin. The beautiful colors are created by alternating colored layers and bonding them together under intense heat and pressure. This extensive process produces a laminate blank long known for exceptional strength, stability and unconditional use in any environment.
And just to top it off, the handle is made of quality American walnut.