Best Paddle for a beginner who enjoys pain...

Contributor: Spoken Pandora Spoken Pandora 08/13/2011

I have never bought a paddle for myself and have only experienced the force of them on few occasions. I would like to start my own collection but wonder which paddles would be best for me and what characteristics should I look for. Any recommendations? These are a few that really interest me. Does it matter if the are cutesy or does the power they exude depend solely on the user?

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Contributor: Spoken Pandora Spoken Pandora
If you had to choose only one which would it be and post why.
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Contributor: Wild Orchid Wild Orchid
If you want painful, hard hits, the paddle must be able to withstand that. Most of the paddles you selected were described by the reviewers as "sturdy/well-made" (apart from the spider paddle). So I guess you can with either - pick by your aesthetic tastes.
08/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
My husband just picked the purple fur lined slapper out for himself and is really enjoying it. He is a beginner and he likes pain.
08/13/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
I just ordered the Spider paddle. I'll let you know how it works.
08/13/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
I wouldn't try any of those out for a newbie.
08/13/2011
Contributor: ToyGurl ToyGurl
I honestly was wondering the same thing, and one of the sweetest guys on EF helped me pick out the Pink Play Heart Paddle. On the contrary to what Diabolical Kitty said, the PPH Paddle has enough bend to give you pain without overwhelming you as a beginner. I am not all that into BDSM but I love a little spanking her and there. That paddle is great and it didn't break or anything. I love love love love it!
08/13/2011
Contributor: ToyGurl ToyGurl
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Originally posted by ToyGurl
I honestly was wondering the same thing, and one of the sweetest guys on EF helped me pick out the Pink Play Heart Paddle. On the contrary to what Diabolical Kitty said, the PPH Paddle has enough bend to give you pain without overwhelming you as a ... more
Not to mention how cute it is!
08/13/2011
Contributor: Enchantedkitty Enchantedkitty
The round one.

The spider web and heart reallllly hurt.
08/13/2011
Contributor: cec578 cec578
the price is right on the heart paddle if you are just starting out and don't want to invest a lot in it if you don't know you'll like it. plus it's adorable!
08/13/2011
Contributor: SiNn SiNn
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Originally posted by Spoken Pandora
If you had to choose only one which would it be and post why.
honestly depends on ur pain lvl
08/14/2011
Contributor: Shadowfall Shadowfall
Well, the first thing to determine is if you like THUD or Sting. If it's the THUD pain you enjoy, then you want something with good surface area and soft - rabbit-fur lined round paddles are good for this, or for warm-up and cool-down. Some floggers can be thuddy as well, but that's a bit of a shift.

If you prefer sting, then I'd suggest something in a strap or slapper. There are other options for even more sting, but usually require more skill (floggers, for instance).

I hope that helps some. If you're not sure which way you prefer, get a double-sided round paddle, which is what I first bought.
08/17/2011
Contributor: Errant Venture Errant Venture
Personally, I don't like cutesie things, so I picked the studded one, but that's just a personal preference. If you're not bothered by it, then that's fine!
08/20/2011
Contributor: Miss Anonymous Miss Anonymous
I just got the Pink play heart paddle. It is my first paddle and I love it.
08/20/2011
Contributor: Various Various
Personally I would go with the studded, but I would go off of look alone. The round one may be best for you though.
03/11/2012
Contributor: Sir Sir
Spider paddle or Round O paddle, because both are from Ruff and they make great, hard paddles.
03/12/2012
Contributor: Undead Undead
The round or studded one looks to be the best
03/23/2012
Contributor: plaidvulva plaidvulva
The round one looks like something I'd start with.
03/23/2012
Contributor: Do emu Do emu
Round one perhaps?
04/12/2012
Contributor: CadmiumKitty CadmiumKitty
I like the studded one.
04/14/2012
Contributor: Secret Pleasure Secret Pleasure
round
04/14/2012
Contributor: callsignhusker callsignhusker
I like the round one
04/15/2012
Contributor: BlooJay BlooJay
The round one.
04/25/2012
Contributor: cheesewizz cheesewizz
i think the studded one looks sexy
04/25/2012
Contributor: SubmissiveMommy SubmissiveMommy
Personally I like the studded one too. Newer to the forums, but have been a sub for 10 years. If I had to say a paddle for someone who likes pain, I'd go with lexan, but they do not offer that here on EF so the next best thing would be the studded one in my opinion. Hope you find what you're looking for!
04/26/2012
Contributor: SadoMas SadoMas
th spider and studded one look awesome
05/04/2012
Contributor: Stagger13 Stagger13
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Originally posted by Spoken Pandora
If you had to choose only one which would it be and post why.
Start with the round.
10/22/2012
Contributor: Harpina is gone Harpina is gone
Wow, that Studded paddle looks intense. I so want that!
10/25/2012