Melons are a wonderful part of summer to me, and this little tool makes it all the easier to enjoy them. I purchased it specifically for the two metal hoops they refer to as scoops, although they actually function best at separating rind from the flesh of the fruit. It isn't terribly useful as a scoop to lift and hold anything. For cantaloupes and honeydew melons, which are our favorites, I cut the melon in half and then use the appropriate size "scoop" to separate the seeds from the flesh and dump it out. Then I cut the melon in wedges and use the "scoop" to shave off the rind from the flesh. It takes a little patience and practice to get the scoop and wedges aligned so you don't leave excess flesh at the outer edges, but otherwise it is much faster, easier, and more intuitive than slicing off the rind with a knife. I have also used the tool on mangos and avocados with good results. I don't usually use the melon baller as I prefer chunks, but I assume it would perform adequately. A very useful tool that I use several times a week during the summer.