A great improvement over the rolling pin. The large flat surface prevents divets in the meat, and it's weight helps. I also like that I can use lots of hot soapy water for cleaning without worrying about wood.

Perfect balance and weight. I love it.

Pleased Meat Pounder

The Oxo meat pounder is 'just right' for both my husband's hand and mine - he has short wide fingers and mine are long and slender. We both liked the feel of the grip which made pounding much easier. The weight is evenly distributed and it's just the right weight ... not too heavy, not too light. It thins the meat but doesn't mash or mush it. It's easy to clean but fitting it into the drawer for storage was interesting. We decided to leave it on the countertop instead. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Much easier and quicker to use than the old-fashioned mallet style.

meat pounder

heavy, easy to use with good results.