Bates- SGHV003B425VQ Hammer
- Hammer
- 2.29 pounds
A reasonably weighted general purpose hammer that has sold steadily, at 200 units in the past month, though the head style is not detailed in the listing.
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How it ranks among the 284 hammers we track
4.7★ across 145 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
145 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 284 hammers we track - how the scorecard works · full hammers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Bates SGHV003B425VQ is a hammer weighing 2.29 pounds, sized for general driving and light demolition work around the house or garage.
Beyond its weight, the listing does not break out head material or handle type, so treat this as a standard utility hammer rather than a specialty design until you confirm the head style in the product photos.
- Weighs 2.29 pounds
- Model SGHV003B425VQ
- General purpose hammer
- 200 bought in the past month
Who it's for
Suited to homeowners and DIYers who need a mid weight hammer for framing nails, hanging pictures or general repairs. Tradespeople needing a specific head style, such as a framing or ball peen hammer, should confirm that detail first.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Mid range weight suits general driving tasks
- Sold in meaningful volume recently
- Head material and style are not specified
- Handle material is not listed
Performance notes
At 2.29 pounds, the hammer sits in the middle of the weight range for general use hammers, heavy enough to drive nails without excessive swing fatigue for most users.
Specifications
| Brand | Bates- |
|---|---|
| Model | SGHV003B425VQ |
| Item Weight | 2.29 pounds |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hammers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates- SGHV003B425VQ HammerThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 145 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Mr HM06NL HammerMr | 4.8 / 5 | 9,665 | 4.7 / 5 |
| ESTWING MRF3LB HammerESTWING | 4.8 / 5 | 11,112 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Goldblatt NOVASAT-0409-1513-34 HammerGoldblatt | 4.8 / 5 | 10,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 1954889 HammerIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bates- SGHV003B425VQ
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How heavy is the Bates SGHV003B425VQ hammer?
It weighs 2.29 pounds, a mid weight suited to general driving tasks.
Is this a framing hammer or a claw hammer?
The category label only says hammer, without naming a specific head style.