7 Best BDSM Spanking Tools and Toys for the Perfect Thwack

The Saffron Loop Paddle from Sportsheets stood out as a test winner to me, as it’s a quality BDSM spanking tool that’s great across the board and suitable for all levels of experience! Our tester, Cassie said she found her dream paddle “in terms of aesthetics, functionality, performance, and price!” She was so impressed, she said it’s now her “go-to” for all impact play. Another great feature of the Loop Paddle is that it can create a range of sensations. Cassie found that the“type of sensations upon impact differ depending on the intensity.” Light impact felt more thuddy and heavier impact had more of a sting. As well as delivering great sensations, Cassie really loved that “the slapper style design delivers that intense sound effect,” resulting in a truly thrilling experience! I’ve also found that sometimes you want a paddle whose bark is worse than it’s bite!

I love that impact play toys are generally quite cheap but this mini crop is about as wallet-friendly as it comes, while still being a decent quality! Cassie tried it out for us and “was pleasantly surprised by the Sex & Mischief Mini Riding Crop.” She was impressed that it still “packs quite the punch despite being so small and short.” However, given the smaller size, Cassie found that “you do need to put a little more power into those swings” to get a strong impact. While this isn’t going to be the BDSM spanking tool for heavy impact play, it is a beginner-friendly and “a travel-friendly impact tool!” If you are interested in trying a crop, I would say this is a great one to start with!

The Tantus Thwack is another spanking paddle I’ve had the pleasure of testing and really wanted to include in the review as a more advanced level BDSM spanking tool. Made entirely of silicone, this spanking paddle leaves a serious sting! I was a little surprise by just how thick and heavy it was. Having been on the receiving end, I can say you don’t need a lot of force to deliver quite the thwack! Every impact made the blood rush to my skin, leaving it hot to the touch and very red! I would only recommend the Tantus Thwack to those looking for a more intense sensation. While I love the sensation it creates, and the fact that it’s made of top-quality silicone, it lost a few marks because of the handle design. It’s thick and flat and doesn’t have round edges so it can get a bit uncomfortable to hold after a while.

“I love this product so much that I bought one for my partner so he would have his own paddle to play with.”

I have to say, I was a little torn about which flogger to include as the overall best as there are so many factors to consider. The other contender was the Dominix Deluxe Thick Leather Flogger, which is higher quality, but also more expensive and requires more advanced level experience. However, in the end, I chose the Saffron Flogger from Sportsheets that I had tested because I feel it’s a great quality flogger, that will suit both beginners and intermediate users and it has an accessible price. This flogger as a pleasant weight to it without being too heavy. The falls are quite thick and give a good impact but also feel great when trailed over the body. I also really like the sleek metal handle that’s comfortable to hold and the added security of the wrist loop. I also think this an extremely user-friendly so it would be a good first flogger.

I had the absolute pleasure of testing the Skip a Beat Crop and I LOVE it! I’ve tried my fair share of BDSM spanking tools but this one really allowed me and my partner to explore a totally new kind of spanking play! The small silicone tip is just perfect for deliciously stingy nipple spanking. It made my skin feel warm and left everything extra sensitive. I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed the sensation and not only the power play! If you enjoy a little pinching and biting, I think you will also enjoy this! I’ve found this crop is also really great for light clit and labia spanking — the more rhythmic tapping feels fantastic and makes for a great tease! Plus, being made of silicone, it’s non-porous, meaning it’s super easy to clean with soap and water and won’t retain any bodily fluids it comes into contact with! It’s safe to say, this is a new favorite in my collection!

“The two-pronged design looks deliciously scary and it wields like a dream!”