I was quite excited for this flogger to come. I have been working on building my impact toy collection and it's always so exciting to get a new piece for the collection. When the package came, I was quite surprised at the size of the flogger, it was way smaller than I imagined. I whipped my arm with it a few times to inspect the impact and it took quite a bit of effort to feel a sting. I was impressed by the aesthetic value of the flogger itself though, it's a beautiful piece - the colors are eyecatching, it's lightweight and compact enough to hide away in your nightstand. I'd use it more for light sensory play rather than impact play due to the effort needed to feel a sting.