ADC Taylor Hammer, Red

The pictures don't make it very clear, but the red version has a woodgrain texture on the rubber head. Since I only bought one, I'm not sure if the other options have the same texture. There isn't a noticeable smell to the rubber until you stick your nose right up to it. The handle is comfortable, mine does not seem to have the sharp edges that one reviewer complained of. I gave it a quick test and was easily able to elicit a patellar reflex from my cat. It seems a sufficient weight for veterinary use, but I have no experience with human medicine so I can't speak for its effectiveness in that area. For less than $3, I think it will make a great hammer for my upcoming clinics and I won't be too broken-hearted when a resident inevitably pockets it by mistake.

The edges of the metal were a bit sharp. Must look up on the internet on where to tap - and still we were not successful.

Seller was great, timely delivery. The reflex hammer in the picture has a pin that holds the red rubber part in place. The reflex hammer that we received did not have the pin. We specifically ordered this to have the pin there to hold in place. Other wise the reflex hammer is good quality, just not what I thought I was ordering.

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I ordered blue and I got orange... The color obviously has no effect on its ability to cause reflexes in patients (at least none I know of) but still annoying.

Great little inexpensive hammer. Works nicely, decent construction. Probably won't find better for the price.

As described by seller