The original KitchenAid stainless steel whisk with 11 wires covers the largest possible area of the bowl due to its elliptical shape. It whips large and small quantities with ease. This is the only whisk made by KitchenAid that is also dishwasher safe. Both the wires and the head are made of stainless steel. You can feel the difference in weight; it is more than twice as heavy.