Hello Kallie, I used an extension hammer for many years but the only time I "extended" it was to take the handle off while I replaced strings. More room to swing it. Later I switched to a Yamaha hammer because it is s lot stiffer and so less flexible. Also, for many years, I used a shortened extension hammer in a mini kit I carried for emergencies. I still have that little guy and I like to take him out occasionally, just for the fun of it. Newton New Jersey
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