I have never owned a hand blender before this, I didn't really see the point. I have a whisk, a potato masher, and everything else I just mashed/stirred with a fork. I was so mistaken, this is an amazing tool and well built. The potato masher head makes the fluffiest mashed potatoes and the whish attachment makes my whipped tapioca pudding so much easier! I haven't gotten to use the standard blender parts yet but plan to soon. Looking forward to making some great bar drinks with the beaker and blender together!.