The Best Balloon Whip’s magic is in the 10-wire shape; a wider circumference to whip up the airiest meringues and cremes or to finish any blending more quickly than a cumbersome mixer. A loop secures the wires near the working surface to better reach shallow ingredients. – 18/8 Stainless steel wires- Wire size, length and strength are meticulously selected for the design- Smooth, turned and lacquered birch hard wood handle- Dishwasher safe