Ok - I’m having trouble calling it a whip – it’s a flogger. It's pretty much for lighter play but if taken to its extremes it can leave quite a good little sting. It’s really well made and I believe it will hold up for quite a while. The falls windmill perfectly and, I think this would be a great flogger for those who are just beginning to learn how to top. I think this toy is good to begin with and will see someone on through being more of an intermediate player.