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BDSM GearVetted pick
Liebe Seele Wenge Wood Round Paddle
Braise ratingHighly Recommended
A solid wenge wood paddle with an engraved flower, light enough to control and handsome enough to leave out. A warm, steady sting rather than a thud.
A vetted pick, chosen for the Braise catalog on merit, never for payment. Here's what earns it a place and who it's for. How we review
$80.95at Liebe Seele
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At a glance
- Type
- Impact
- Category
- BDSM Gear
- Suits
- Industrial Loft, Modern Noir
- Price
- $80.95
- Sold by
- Liebe Seele
How it rates
How we vetted it
Vetted from Liebe Seele's product page for material, size and weight. We haven't used it.
What works well
It's solid wenge, a dark, dense hardwood, cut into a round paddle 35 cm long, 7.5 cm wide and 1.35 cm thick, and it weighs about 139 grams, so it's easy to control and quick to warm up with. The brand notes it can leave temporary red marks that fade within a day. This version carries an engraved flower; the same paddle also comes with Chinese characters for love, sin or punish.
Why we chose it
- Solid wenge wood
- Light and easy to control
- Engraved flower detail
- Looks like decor
In your room
Dark wenge looks like an object, not gear, on a dresser or a bookshelf, especially in a room with walnut, leather or brass.
Pairs with
- Impact play, safelyguide
Skip it if
You prefer a softer, thuddier feel, or you're brand new to impact.
Who it's for
Couples who already enjoy light spanking and want one beautiful piece to keep, rather than a novelty.
Where it fits in the room
Picture it in an Industrial Loft room.
The right piece lands better in a room that was planned for the two of you. Start from the Industrial Loft look in the Room Designer, set the light and the layout, and see the space come together around it.
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