I have been using this scoop for about a week, and it is one heavy "dooty" (ha ha) pooper-scooper! I can scoop all of the goodies out of my kitty's litter box in about 4 solid scoops. The slots in the scoop are a good size for allowing the litter to quickly strain out while leaving behind all the globs, whether large or small. The grip is easy to hold and has no problem handling even the largest of loads, all while maintaining a safe distance from the icky stuff.