The Vibrawhip Crop|Vibrawhip crop is really a dual-purpose toy. It shines not so much a vibrating crop - by its nature, a single swat is so short that it doesn't offer much chance to feel the buzz - as for being a crop and vibrator in one. As a crop, it's definitely quite functional, though the handle and balance are a little different than a traditional crop and might take some getting used to. The handle and shaft are sturdy, and while the leather tails are maybe a little more flexible than on traditional riding crops I've seen, they're far from flimsy and equally capable of a soft teasing pat or a sharper sting.

The motor has multiple settings, and pressing and holding down the one control button will turn it off without the need to cycle through them all. The vibration originates in the handle and travels very well down the shaft to the tips, where it's stronger than might be expected. The buzz is most noticeable when the leather is run across the skin or allowed to linger there, where it adds a very nice extra dimension to play. Separating the two leather folds around a nipple or another intimate body part may not be enough to get off on, but it's enough to feel very good and offer a tease to break up or accompany harder sensation play. The handle itself, while not meant for insertion, makes for a decent external vibrator as well, for further teasing during a scene.

Where this product really shines for me is in public dungeons and SM clubs. In places where penetration and sex aren't allowed, it functions well as a crop and also offers a discreet way to add a vibrator into kinky play. When I see my partner pull it out of the toy bag, I don't know if I'm about to get teased mercilessly or swatted, and it does a good job at both.