Flogger or whip? That's always the question when it comes to whippy cats. But this twelve-tail beauty is most definitely a whip. It's sexy, alluring, and beautiful, all in one wonderful package of whip glory. Though it isn't the most stingy of cats due to the soft leather on the end of its tails, it does give a sensual, almost massage-like feel when it makes contact. This is a cat that definitely looks more scary than it truly is, but it's still versatile, because it can be used to give varying degrees of sensation.

Each of the tails is two-toned, braided leather. The whip is themed with scarlet red and black, so each of the tails is braided with both colors of leather. At the end of the tails is the extra three to four inches of leather and some cord that wraps around the tail itself, holding the braiding intact. The leather is very soft and light—it almost feels like lambskin as opposed to other, thicker varieties of leather. All of the tails are cut very evenly and about 23" in length, which makes the whip a total of 33".

The inside of the handle seems to be a wooden dowel of some sort, wrapped with riveted black leather, and then wrapped again with the outer layer of red leather. This is where the whip really is unique—its handle. The red layer does not fully wrap around the handle, but instead just misses the rest of the circumference by about an inch. The edges are folded over and have holes in them, and through those holes is pulled a length of red, nylon lacing. Extremely lovely and alluring. At the end, where the handle meets the tails, the laces are tied into a sweet little bow.

All of the stitching is very straight and perfect, and all of the rivets and lacing holes are even and aligned. It's definitely a well-made whip that's going to last forever. Truly, the only awkward thing about the whip is the fact that the handle is just so very long. It's ten inches, which is not exactly the most regular thing for a whip. It doesn't get in the way when throwing the cat, but it still does look a bit awkward and strange. There is, however, a wrist strap (it's just red, stitched leather) that can also be used for hanging the whip, which definitely comes in handy when it's ready to be put away for bed.

But all of that is only a part of what matters when it comes to impact implements, isn't it? The other essential piece is how it is when it plays. And I can definitely say that I enjoy using this whip. My favorite form of multi-tailed whips has always been cats, and this cat is a nicer, heftier one. It's not the most stingy out there, but it can be thrown in such a way that it gives a satisfying bite. It works really well in conjunction with softer floggers, just because it can give that much needed, slightly stingy feel at the end of a scene.

The whip came packaged in a long plastic casing inside of its shipping box. It didn't have anything else with it, just the regular paper tag that Ruff Doggie Styles puts on all of their products. Very minimal, and very easy to get rid of. For storage, you can either lay it down flat in a drawer, or hang it up somewhere where it is out of direct sunlight. It is leather, so you will want to make sure to keep it out of damp areas and out of the light. I personally hang mine up behind my door. To clean it, just wipe it down with a damp cloth and it will be good as new!

Can it leave marks? Yes. Will it bruise? Probably not, unless you use it for a long, extended session. But it will definitely please those who enjoy that sensation of being massaged while being whipped/flogged, and who like to be surprised with a bit of sting every now and then. I do not believe that it's the best for people who are new to using floggers and whips as the tails are longer than what they may be comfortable with. As always, just be careful and make sure to test it on a bed or pillow before using it on a partner. I really love this cat, and even though it is pretty expensive, I am happy that I purchased it; it's a fun whip to own.