This wooden slingshot is very good quality an dcomes with two extra slings if the first one breaks. It is very easy to hold onto and doesn't hurt my hand or my grandson's hand when we are shooting with it! You can use standard ball bearings for shooting or BBs or even rocks. I don't reccommend the rock however, they are sharp and can tear the pad up as well as your hands if you are not careful. This is not only a very beautiful slingshot it is a very functional one! Great for a gift! I have ideas!