The Wahl 2-Speed Massager looks like an industrial club you'd expect to come flying out of Inspector Gadget's crazy hat. Lucky for us, it's more than a cartoon club; it's a fabulous body massager that's been perverted and enjoyed by toy lovers everywhere. If you are looking for a massager that that will work the kinks out of your muscles as well as it gets you off, look no further than the Wahl. It feels as good on my stiff neck and back as it does nestled against my clit.

This toy is perfect for almost anyone. Use it after a long day at work to release muscle tension, give your partner a full body massage without exhausting your hands, or use it on your erogenous zones and let Wahl deliver body rocking orgasms for you (or your partner). The Wahl will stimulate anywhere you or your partner enjoy deep, throbby vibrations, but it is intended for external use only.

I think the Wahl really works best as a solo toy if you are using it sexually, but enthusiastic partners who enjoy driving you wild can easily get in on the action. The only person I wouldn't recommend this toy to are people with weak wrists or arthritis in their hands as the Wahl is quite heavy, and even a few minutes of use could irritate these conditions.

The body of the Wahl 2-speed is a slick, glossy, concrete grey plastic. It fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and is easy to grip and hold on to, though it would be tricky if you got lube on the handle. It is also firm! There is no give to the toy, but with the kind of vibrations it puts out, you would expect the body to be firm so it doesn't rattle apart.

The on/off switch on the handle is a pure white plastic that has a slight texture to it. The plastic has a groove in the middle where your thumb rests to make it easier to turn the Wahl on and off.

The Wahl also comes with a host of different attachments that are made of a white PVC plastic that is slightly rubbery and flexible to the touch. The attachments can be bent, but they would not hold that bent shape unless you smashed them in an awkward manner for a while. If you're careful with how you store the attachments, they will last in their original shape for a long time. The attachments also have a lot of different textures (smooth, concave, convex, rippled, comb like, etc.) that correspond to the type of massage the Wahl gives with them (more about that next!)

Overall, the Wahl is pleasing to the touch, tasteless, and odorless. The attachments themselves have a slight plastic smell, but I only notice it when I put my nose right on them, and it really doesn't bother me since I'm not using the Wahl on my face!

The Wahl has a very sleek, ergonomic design. I've seen a lot of reviews that call it ugly, and while it's no beautiful show piece, it really isn't that bad. Maybe the Wahl has worn me down with its pounding vibrations that I love so much, but I find it small and elegant. The shiny curves of the handle are aesthetically appealing. The handle is easy to grip. You can turn the Wahl on to low, high, or click back through to off with one hand (a thumb really!). And if you flip the Wahl on its head, there are little hand grips built into the top, so you can still hold it firmly and easily with it upside down. This is a great feature because the bulk of the 2 pound weight of this vibe is in the head. And if you want discreet, this is it! Even if someone knew what this toy was, you could easily feign ignorance about the sexy undertones and swear it was for your lumbar pain after that bull riding (snow shoveling, skydiving, fill in the blank) injury.

As I mentioned above, the Wahl has 2 speeds. Click the on switch up once and the unit will turn to I-low. Click it up one more spot and you are on II-high. Slide the switch all the way back down to 0-off.

The Wahl is smaller than I thought it would be at 8 inches long and 4.5 inches wide at the head (it's only about 2 inches at the widest point of the tapered handle). It also comes with a nice, long, 8-9 foot cord. That leaves you plenty of room if there isn't an outlet near your bed or you feel creative.

Now after the teaser earlier, let me tell you about the attachments. Here's the quick rundown:

1. Knuckle joint- looks like a little pyramid. Broad, flat, and firm, I find this enjoyable on the clit, but it's designed for joints.
2. Muscle kneading- looks like very tiny mountain peaks of equal size and distance. Also feels good on the clit and large and small muscles.
3. General body- looks like a sink basin. I don't really like this one.
4. Scalp stimulator- looks like a tiny, round hair brush. This is OK on the scalp, but only briefly. No need to over rattle the brains.
5. Facial vitalizer- looks like a suction cup. I don't like this one, either.
6. Deep muscle stimulator- looks like a bulls eye or piece of air duct. LOVE this one for everything!
7. Spot applicator- looks like a the deep muscle attachment with only one ring and a more pronounced bullseye. I love this on my muscle knots, but not below the belt.

Whew! It takes some toying around to see what you like, but it's great to have so many options. Another great thing about the attachments is that they are super easy to change and stay put. Just grip them tightly at the base, hold the Wahl at its head, and pull straight out. The attachment will pop off easily. To put a new one on, hold the Wahl by its head, line up the attachment and the inner plastic that holds it and push it on until you feel resistance. Easy peasy.

The Wahl is unlike any vibrator I've had before. The vibrations are so deep and rumbley but remarkably quiet. You could easily use this with the door closed and a little background noise and go undiscovered. If you are a toy grinder, you may get some unusual noises from the Wahl from the attachment moving around against the internal part that holds it. If that happens, I just change my angle (or the attachment for the pressure I want) and it stops.

The vibrations are so different. Level one sounds like it would be buzzy until you place it against the skin, and that's where the Wahl separates itself from the competition. The vibrations are so penetrating, you feel them radiating into the deep, muscular layers beneath your skin in the area you use it. On high, the vibrations take on a deeper, baritone vibration that sounds and feels like a deep bass pounding your muscles and clit. It's not a painful pounding, but just such a deep, forceful relaxation that you can't help but give in and enjoy.

The Wahl attachments can be cleaned with soap and water; just be sure to thoroughly dry them before you store them or use them again. They came in a handy little plastic bag, and I keep them all in there, except the deep tissue that is permanently attached to the Wahl. If you're going to clean the base, use a washrag or toy cleaner and be very careful not to get it inside the top where the attachments go (and of course, unplug it first!) The Wahl didn't come with any kind of bag, but I had a little drawstring pouch where I keep the Wahl and all the attachments together.

The Wahl came in a plain box with pictures of a woman massaging her shoulders and pictures of the attachments. It's very discreet and there was nothing sexual about it. It looks like something I would walk into the drugstore and pick up off the shelf. Even though the box is plain, I think it'd make a great gift, and I'm already thinking about who I know who would love a Wahl as a regular old massager!

I ordered the Wahl after seeing P'Gell's fabulous video and hearing that there was a Wahl vs. Hitachi sort of camp brewing. Being a Hitachi girl, I had to see for myself if something could lure me away from my first love. When the Wahl arrived I was surprised at how dainty and pretty I thought it was compared to other reviews. I liked its feel in my hand and lovely curves. Surprisingly, I wasn't in the mood to take it to the bedroom, but my shoulders have been killing me (have I complained to you about my physics class yet?). Anyway, I liked it on my tension ravaged shoulders so much I used it for 3 weeks on just my shoulders and neck before I ever got around to seeing what she could do for my orgasms.

So, how do I compare the Hitachi and the Wahl? The Wahl is a gentler, more patient lover who takes more time but makes sure to hit everything you want, while the Hitachi smacks your clit, calls it names, and then rips the orgasms from you. Bottom line is I'm still a Hitachi girl, but there is room in this relationship for the Wahl too. I'm not always in the mood for fast, hard orgasms, and I think the Wahl will deliver nicely when I still want strong orgasms and lots of power, but want to luxuriate in getting there instead of rushing the process. I also hands down prefer the Wahl for body massage. I love the Wahl and am so glad I picked it up!