KEVLAR® and Aluminum Construction guarantees longevity. The rubber covered handle keeps your hands cool, the 14″ Aluminum Stem keeps the wand much lighter than wands built on the often used threaded rod. The KEVLAR® covered head, about 1-3/4″ in diameter, is securely connected to the stem. It will not come off, guaranteed! The head will not burn, unless you use it very dry all the time. Load the wand when the flame becomes considerably smaller than in the beginning.