OEMTOOLS 25517 Dead Blow Hammer Set 3 Piece
- Item Weight: 4.8 pounds
- Head Style: Flat
- Head Material: Steel Shot
- Handle Material: Rubber
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
This dead blow style hammer earns its place for heavy, low rebound strikes near engine and body panels, where bounce back would waste force or mar the surface.
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ASIN: B00825PVOKModel: 25517Category: Hammers
Overview
The OEMTOOLS 25517 is a 4.8 pound dead blow style hammer with a steel-shot filled head and a rubber handle, built to strike without the head bouncing back on impact.
Steel shot packed loosely inside the head shifts on contact, absorbing energy instead of letting it rebound the way a solid steel head does. That makes this style of hammer common in engine work and auto body repair, where a bounce back strike can slip and damage a part. It ships as a single one-piece unit rather than a head-and-handle assembly.
- Weight: 4.8 lbs
- Head fill: steel shot
- Handle: rubber
- Pieces: 1
Who it's for
Mechanics and auto body DIYers who need a heavy, controlled strike will find this useful for engine and panel work. It is not built for delicate finish tasks.
Pros and cons
- Steel shot core reduces rebound
- Rubber handle grip
- One piece steel-shot construction
- 4.8 lb head adds striking force
- Heavy for extended one-handed use
- No handle length or head shape given
- Not for delicate finish work
Performance notes
The loose steel shot core shifts under impact, converting the strike's momentum into a dampened blow instead of letting the head spring back into your hand. At 4.8 pounds, most of that weight sits in the head, so swings deliver real force even at a moderate arm speed. The rubber handle covers the grip area, though its shape and length are not detailed in the spec.
Specifications
| Brand | OEMTOOLS |
|---|---|
| Model | 25517 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.8 poundshigher than 95% of 222 hammers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Head Material | Steel Shot |
| Handle Material | Rubber |
| Color | Multi |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 3 |
| Included Components | 3PC DEAD-BLOW HAMMER |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | OEMTOOLS Limited Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Head Style | Flat |
| Grip Type | Non-Slip |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Heavy Duty |
| Item Type Name | OEMTOOLS 25517 3 Piece Dead Blow Hammer Set / Mechanics’ Tool, Great For Impact Drivers And Breaker Bars/ 1/2 LB., 1 LB., & 2 LB. Hammers / Will Not Create Sparks / No Bounce Back / Green |
| Part Interchange Info | 25517 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the head of the OEMTOOLS 25517 hammer filled with?
Steel shot, which is what gives a dead blow style hammer its low rebound feel on impact.
How heavy is the OEMTOOLS 25517?
It weighs 4.8 pounds, listed as a single one-piece tool.
Does the OEMTOOLS 25517 have a rubber handle?
Yes, the handle material is listed as rubber.