One Hardwood Conductor's Baton

The handle's wood was beautiful and finished well. Balance might have been better in a very large hand, but not in mine. The biggest problem, and the reason I returned it, was the shaft was set into the handle improperly, so that it exited the handle at a slight angle. Rolling it on a table, it "wobbled" dramatically and in my hand, it only felt right when rotated to one specific position.Be aware also that although the photo shows 5 batons, only one is included at the price specified. This was not suprising to me, so it's not a complaint. Just thought I'd mention it in case a reader might not realize this.

This just a complaint to amazon.com, not to you, that ConsumerSearch product-review editors get "paid" to reviews electronics, appliances and services (like the ones you'd find at Consumer Reports or CNET) with consumer reviews (like those at Amazon.com and Epinions) and we don't. Therefor amazon should offer us a least one free shipping service for each or a couple of products feedback, no free labor, just like yourself, you are not working for free, you get paid for your work.

he never uses it- so??????? I suppose choir directors do not use use batons- I wonder why not.- anybody know?

Well-made baton and very sturdy. Shipping was very prompt as well. I took one star off because it was not balanced very well, and that is an important quality in conducting batons.

This baton was so fragile, it would break if you looked at it wrong. We've had it less than a week and it has broken in two places. Only buy this if you want to put it on a shelf and look at it, because if you want to use it or even carry it around, it won't last long. Complete waste of money.

VERY HAPPY AS IT IS FOR A GIFT FOR A CONDUCTOR.

I enjoyed it while it lasted. It was really thin and broke after about a week.

This product is excellent. It's durable, it's sturdy, it's the perfect size and IT CAME EARLY. I am very pleased to have found such a great product online for only $8.  Hardwood Conductor's Baton