The Tantus Pelt is an unassuming looking paddle. It isn’t overly large and it shaped almost like an oversized hair brush. It is very comfortable to hold but it is lightweight and it has much more flex than a leather paddle of the same size. The Pelt almost seems like it wouldn’t be an effective paddle but my opinion changed quickly once I felt the first blow on my butt.The silicone of the Pelt delivers a pretty aggressive sting even from pretty mild blows and it is much sharper than a leather or wood paddle of the same size. The blows it delivers are pretty stinging and not as thudding as I expected from a paddle that is fairly large. The silicone has a moderate amount of flex and it is effective in delivering a rapid succession of light blows using the flex of the silicone to get a good rhythm going.The pelt is probably not a good first paddle as it is way too easy to deliver a blow that will really hurt. However if you are looking for a more aggressive paddle this is a really nice choice. Personally, my wife tends to be a little timid with the force she will use to spank me so putting the Pelt in her hands helps her turn my bottom a lovely shade of pink.I bought both the Tantus Thwack and the Tantus Pelt. The Thwack is awful, so floppy that its unwieldy. The Pelt, however, is cut thicker, giving it more stability and the perfect flex. They are identical in size, like the same pattern was used, except the Pelt has the corners rounded off into an oval shape. And again, its thicker and more rigid. While disappointed in the Thwack, I'm impressed with the Pelt. Very, very stingy. Go easy with this one...The natural flex of this paddle is great, it kind of acts like a spring. With a small effort in the wrist it delivers a commanding slap. It's effortless and great for long periods of use. I checked this out at my local adult store before buy-in it here to be sure the flex was was I was looking for. Basically, it doesn't sag/slouch much but when you begin to move it, it will flex quite a bit. I was worried this would be too sloppy, but I was wrong. It works great. My partner was satisfied as well. I was easily able to control how hard it hits and how much pain it delivers. This is important if you are still exploring pain thresholds with your sub. I never felt like it would accidentally deliver more than intended.While the idea of a dual purpose implement is intriguing, able to both slap and invade, it really isn't all that practical to use both parts of the paddle. The flexible, wide striking zone is excellent at delivering a widespread sting, and an intense sensation of heat, due both to the reddening from the impact, and the way the silicone hugs & sticks to the skin. Diabolical! The other end is not easy to manipulate; the paddle gets in the way of the fingertip dexterity that is necessary for fully effective "plunging", hence no fifth star.Does pretty well as a dual-purpose toy. The silicone transfers impact very well though it can be a bit intense. This paddle also works well for people with mobility issues since it requires very little effort on the part of the wielder, and doesn't cause a jolt through the handle on impact like many wooden toys. The business end of the paddle has a lot of flexibility to it but is not difficult to produce a satisfying result with.As other reviews have said, the hole in the handle is hard to clean, though a q-tip does a good job. The finish is very silky and pleasant to touch and the silicone is extremely easy to clean and is expected to hold up well. Definitely worth having in a collection.It can be for some folks who like fairly light impact play, but you do have to be careful a-swinging it. This toy does have fabulous capacity for really pelting blows. I would suggest a careful hand and a very gradual increase in pressure while using. The soft and light range of possibility is big, and so is the cringe-worthy range. However, there is barely any distance between these. Be very careful on those middle-pressure pelts.Not terribly good for a beginner, spend a lot of time with spanking and floggers first.So I wasn't ENTIRELY sure what to expect of this paddle, but I'm pretty satisfied. Not stiff at all. If you order this, expect it to be rubbery. You get a lot of control over the actual uh, "thwack-ing" bc it's so bendy. If you don't have one already, you'll probably want to get a crop or flogger to supplement this purchase. Personally chose this because I didn't already have a spanking implement and like that it's lowkey vegan-friendly AND that it can be used with multiple partners (bc non-porous).Nice toy, I like that it is silicone (very easy to clean). However, my only complaint, the paddle is a little hard to control, where a small movement makes a big slap! Once you get through the learning curve, it is very fun!Das hier ist mein erstes Silikonpaddle und ich war sofort begeistert! Das Paddle kam direkt nach der Lieferung zum ersten Einsatz. Es liegt gut in der Hand, fühlt sich sehr angenehm an und ist sauber, also ohne irgendwelche Fransen, verarbeitet. Schläge sind mit diesem Teil erstaunlich heftig und entsprechend effektiv. Dank der ausgeklügelten Form und des flexiblen Materials treffen sie praktisch immer flächig auf, anders als bei Holzpaddles zum Beispiel. Alle Farben des Regenbogens sind auch hiermit möglich...Die Lieferung erfolgte rasch und diskret.Kaum zu glauben, was für einen "Sting" dieses Teil verursacht. Die Wirkung ist wirklich ausserordentlich effektiv. Und das ohne Striemen oder Hämatome. Liegt gut in der Hand, ist leicht und braucht kaum Platz auf Reisen, und es ist einfach zu Reinigen! Top-Produkt für Kenner und Neugierige!Das Paddel ist genial! Es ist perfekt verarbeitet, liegt gut in der Hand, klatscht schön und zieht auch ordentlich rein. ;)Ist eines meiner Lieblingsschlagwerkzeuge!Uneingeschränkte Kaufempfehlung von mir!Das Paddle liegt gut in der Hand, ist ordentlich verarbeitet und zwiebelt ganz gut ;) Ist eines meiner liebsten Instrumente geworden...