This paddle looks almost like it could be a cutting board in the kitchen; it's so simple in design. It's not as big as you might think, barely 1/8" thick. For those who don't know, that's about half as thick as a DVD case. It's also only about the size of one's palm. It is a sturdy little paddle, however. Easy to grip and it can deliver a firm smack.

One note of caution, however, is the noise. A firm smack to the ass can be a bit louder than you would think. This is important for anyone who requires discretion in using something like this. It gets very loud the harder you smack, which may not be as obvious to most. But the wood seems to conduct sound much better than other paddles I've come across.

Cleanup is relatively painless, as you can wipe it down with toy cleaner easily enough. A damp rag and antibacterial soap could be used in small quantities, but toy cleaner is probably a lot better. I wouldn't recommend submerging it to clean it at all like you would with other toys or devices.

The handle is easy to grip, with no hard edges to dig into your palm. This means you can hold it firmly for a good swing. The small cord attached to the handle allows you to easily keep it nearby while your hand is doing other things.

In all, I found this to be a nice paddle. It's good for sharp slaps to whatever body parts you wish to spank, and it's small enough to get places that you might not normally be able to work over with a larger paddle.