I got this piece before Nick Hawk's Gigolos Toy Collection Release Party in Hollywood. It was a blast hanging out with Nick and talking tattoos, but even more so to get to try out the collection before anyone else (Thanks CalExotics and Nick Hawk!).

As a bit of a light fetish-player, this whip came in handy to add to the collection! The styling is beautiful, and the handle and falls are very durable. Not so much as some of my leather whips and floggers, but nice and affordable, nonetheless!

The material used (a leatherette-type of buttery-soft polyurethane material) is soft and flexible, with just the right amount of sting. The swivel chain connecting the handle to the falls is unique and very sturdy. Each link is actually four individual links. Even if one link were ever to fail (I don't see a way that it could), the chain would still be completely durable and usable, even with great force!

The handle is a great size, both length and width... it's comfortable to grip (even my guy likes the grip of it) and while not heavy, it's not super-lightweight like some of the whips made of less expensive materials. It has a good, solid hit with the extra swing it gets from the swivel in the middle, and a great stinging swash if you graze the tendrils to the skin (figure eights are awesome with this li'l guy!).

It's very easy to clean (just a quick wipe down on the handle and on the falls, while laid flat), it could also easily be conditioned as I have with other pleather-type items with my leather conditioners. It's such a soft material as-is, though, it really probably wouldn't ever need it.

If I could give half-stars, I'd give it a good 4.5! My only upgrade to it, if I could, I'd make it in a leather version, as well - THEN it would get that extra half-a-star!