Made for compacted rocky soils and hard clay, the HD Pro Long Hangle Fiberglass Shovel is a better, thicker and more durable shovel. Its contractor grade shows in its heavy-duty shaft that resist to a pressure of 250 lbs. It features a rubber grip handle, a rubber sleeve handle, wider foot step for better foot support and a redesigned 2.4 mm steel blade that goes 25% deeper than a regular shovel.