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A meteor hammer (), often referred to simply as meteor () is an ancient Chinese weapon, consisting at its most basic level of two weights connected by a rope or Link chain. One of the flexible or "soft" weapons, this weapon is referred to by many different names worldwide, dependent upon region, construction and intended use. Other names in use include dai chui, flying hammer, or dragon's fist. It belongs to the broader classes of flail and . Little evidence exists that it saw use in actual historical combat.
Using a meteor hammer involves swinging the weight around the body to build up angular momentum, and then striking at the target. If the weight swings around the intended target, encircling it, the long length of chain may wrap around the target's body, limbs, or weapons.
Those who make double-headed meteor hammers typically make them in length with a spherical head on each end. While the ends of the meteor hammer tend to feel heavier than a rope dart head due to the addition of material, makers generally keep the difference in weight minimal. Some meteor hammers have much lighter heads, making them well-suited for practice and for modern wushu displays since they move faster and tend to do less damage. Since the meteor has two heads, one may use one head offensively while using the other to defend, parrying attacks or ensnaring an opponent's weapon to attempt to disarm them.
The single-headed version of this weapon finds its use in a similar manner to the rope dart in that it is a melee weapon with great range and power. One can easily tell a single-headed meteor hammer from a rope dart, by the fact that a meteor hammer is generally made with a rounded head. The head can traditionally weigh up to attached to a rope, in length (in contrast to the rope dart, which typically measures about long). Because of these traits, a single-headed meteor hammer can deliver a great amount of force to a target, however many find it very difficult to control.
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