>>1034398>The lighter head is also better balancedthe balance is determined by the design / shape not density. a ball of steel will have the same balance as a ball of titanium. the only thing one could argue is that the metal - wood gradient is a tiny bit different. making titanium have a more inward center of gravity instead closer to the head.
>Higher velocity will set a nail home in two or three swings just like the added mass of a steel hammer would.The result is the same. The difference is you have just used far less effort.thats wrong , its not less effort it's the same effort.
you are working with kinetic energy Ek = ½mv^2 to drive in the nail
you just swap the energy from more mass for v.
2 fast blows are them same as 2 heavy blows. kinda like the lever principle you only have to decide what level of reduction is desired.
>The lighter head translates to a faster, more accurate swing with less effort. the density of steel to titanium is ~8000 to ~4500(kg/m^3)
so you have swing a lot faster (~1.75x times) to get the same impact. (energy) i would say any claimed benefits of accuracy are lost by having to swing and hit almost twice as fast...
working against gravity /overhead / long distance carrying is the only point i would say benefits a lighter hammer.
>The difference between a €30 hammer and a €200 one is a day's work for a skilled laborer.kinda moving the goalpost or ? clearly there is a difference between outist larping and holiday use and skilled laborer everyday use. like recommending a fishing trawler for a hobbyist fishermen because the professional stuff if is more efficient, long lasting, and cost efficient with heavy use.
>pic related when you use your titanium hammermaster2000 pro limited edition aircraft grade titanium mil spec hammer to hammer in a nail to hang a picture frame 