Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle – Test & Review

   Cassie Mørch
Aug 22, 2023


Cassie Mørch
: 25
: Experienced
: Female
: Bisexual
: Le Wand Hoop Stainless Steel Dildo

  • want a spanking paddle that delivers a lot of different sensations
  • love the loud sounds of spanking
  • want something suitable for different levels of experience
  • like the idea of vegan leather
  • like the loop design/enjoy using folded belts for spanking

  • prefer genuine leather
  • prefer a very thuddy sensation upon impact

The Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle is a beautifully crafted spanking paddle with a loop design that delivers delightfully deafening thwacks. Made of vegan PU leather with a smooth surface in a deep red color, this spicy accessory has that classic, kinky look and feel. It's easy to clean and super simple to use. Secure your grip with the wrist loop as you tease and torture your sub with thrilling smacks. The Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle has a perfect size for delivering impressive spanks to the larger areas of the body, like the buttocks, thighs, or breasts. Ideal for both beginners and advanced fans of impact play, as you can easily increase the intensity according to your own comfort levels.

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A Rite of Passage in My Household

So, the Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle has found its rightful place in the display of my collection of sex toys and accessories. Naturally, I offer every new guest in my home a brief tour of said displayed collection. It’s a great icebreaker, honestly! Since I’ve gotten it, once the tour closed in on all the toys for sensations play and impact play, every new guest has ventured an: “Oh, and what is that?”, or a “Wow, is that a spanking paddle?”, or even a “This one is so cool!”. Apparently, my friends and I all share a love for this simple yet beautiful design… and a love for spanking, I guess? This reaction always made me reach for the paddle in excitement, so my friends could eagerly try it out for themselves. This always brings out a little laughter and giggles. Therefore, this has sort of become a ritual of some kind every time I give a tour of the display. Light-handed and lighthearted (consensual) spanks for newcomers have become a sort of rite of passage into my home. To conclude the ritual, I then proceed to tell them where they can purchase this nifty little thing!  

Thuddy, and Stingy, and Loud, Oh My!

When I’ve actually put the Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle to use in the bedroom, my experience has been good overall. One thing I find really great about this spanking paddle is that the type of sensations upon impact differ depending on the intensity. Yes, obviously a more intense swing will feel more intense than a light swing. But I’m talking about the kind of sensation here.  When using the paddle more lightly, the impact feel more thuddy. As soon as you go beyond a certain threshold of intensity, then the impact turns quite sharp and more stingy. You won’t hear me complaining, though. I do love a good range of sensation. Last but certainly not least, the sheer volume of this paddle (even with lighter impact) is almost half the fun for me! The loop design creates a kind of slapper-style paddle, with an extra layer of material to create some volume with every smack!

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I absolutely love the design of the Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle! I've never owned my own spanking paddle before and I always wanted something super sleek, sexy, and on the larger side. My kinky paddle dreams have come true! I really like both the visual aspect and the functionality of the design. To me, it looks like something you would definitely find hanging on the wall of a certain type of playroom. Additionally, the slapper style design delivers that intense sound effect. I also appreciate that its large enough to provide impact to a larger area on the skin.

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The Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle is super easy to use. Simply put the small loop around your wrist, get a comfy grip and spank away! Well, of course, you need to test out the impact a little bit before going crazy. There's always a bit of a learning curve to figuring out how a new paddle works for you and your partner. Practice makes perfect - and you won't need much practice to master this bad boy.

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Overall, I think this paddle is a good quality product. Just like all the other BDSM products from the Sportsheets Saffron collection, you're getting some beautifully designed, quality products at a pretty great price. Here's my observation: I don't know if the level of quality means that you've gotten yourself a spanking paddle that will last you a lifetime. However, I do know that the level of quality is impressive enough for me to still recommend this product to you as a great addition to your kinky accessories.

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In my humble opinion, the Sporsheets Saffron Loop Paddle is very much worth its price tag. I'm actually positively surprised by the quality of the paddle compared to it's relative budget-friendly price range. The paddle itself doesn't come with any extra bells and whistles in the packaging or anything. I just think the quality materials, the sleek design, and the impressive performance is what makes me feel like this spanking tool is very much worth its price.

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Let me tell you, the cracking sound that this slapper paddle makes upon impact will impress most people. For someone who's more into the illusion of pain and punishment than actual pain and punishment, this paddle does wonders for me. I also think it has a good size. You have the option to deliver impact on a larger surface area. It's also large enough for the wielder to take a step back from the receiver in order to take a proper swing! In terms of performance, I definitely don't have any complaints.

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There's only one word to describe the packaging with: simple. The Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle came wrapped in a simple plastic bag with a little tag on the handle. I mean, I wasn't really expecting much else either. Honestly, it might have seemed like a waste of materials if there had been some kind of extravagant packaging for a simple spanking paddle.

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The Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle is made of vegan PU leather. It's super easy to clean, although not completely waterproof. I suggest using a damp cloth, some mild soap, and warm water to gently wipe down the paddle to remove any residue, liquids or dust after use. Let dry completely before putting it away for storage. Need a tip for where to store your paddle? If it has a wrist loop, you can easily hang this baby on a hook somewhere in a closet or on display!

Length17 inches
Width3 inches
MaterialsVegan PU leather

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The loop design is definitely the winning special feature of this spanking paddle! I love the look of it but also throughly enjoy that intense volume it adds to the thwacks! It’s a great option for anyone who has ever used a folded belt for kinky purposes before. This way, you just get to enjoy the comfort of a handle, a wrist loop, and a much wider band than a belt could provide.

  • Loop design for intense sound upon impact
  • Sleek and elegant design
  • Good grip with a wrist loop
  • Vegan leather
  • Great price

  • A bit large to bring with you on the go

My dream of finding a spanking paddle that would impress me in terms of aesthetics, functionality, performance, and price has definitely come true with the Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle. This will definitely be a go-to for all of my impact play escapades in the future. Considering the elegant and functional loop design, the quality materials, the impressive sound effects, and how it can entertain many different levels of experience, I would definitely recommend the Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle to anyone looking to explore some impact play. It's a great quality product that is available at a super reasonable price.

A spanking paddle, like the Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle, doesn’t really need a user manual or an instruction pamphlet. Using it is pretty straightforward. Check out my tips above for some ideas on how to use it for maximum pleasure. Needless to say, the only manual you need to use this paddle, is a simple guide on how to practice safe BDSM. I’ve got you covered though. If you’re a complete novice in this world of BDSM, you can check out our comprehensive guide on BDSM for beginners. You can also check out this blog post that specifically teaches you how to use whips and floggers for safe impact play.

Because of the loop design, you could easily create something similar to this paddle by folding a very wide belt and using that as a spanking tool. However, (and I may be biased...) I really do think it's worth getting the Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle, if you know that you enjoy this sensation. It's much easier to use an already made spanking paddle with good materials and great durability.

The loop design creates a slapper-style mechanism that creates a very loud soud upon impact. While I am very impressed with the sheer volume delivered by the Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle, I do think that some actual slapper paddles may be able to deliver something even louder. Bottom line? If you're looking for a paddle that won't arouse any suspicion from roommates, this may not be the most subtle spanking paddle.

The Sportsheets Saffron Loop Paddle is super easy to clean! It's not waterproof, so you shouldn't submerge it under water completely. Simply use a damp cloth and some mild soap to wipe down the PU leather and let it airdry!