NEW Tenga Flip Orb — Test & Review

Personal Experience

Is it Time to Flip Out?

Functionality

Did it Live Up to the Expectations?

Design

The Tenga Flip Orb looks great. They have really thought of everything for your experience. The inside textures are really interesting in both the "Blue Rush" and "Orange Crash" versions of the toy. A combination of soft elastomer textures with firm orbs to rub you the right way. They are not too bulky and fit well in your hand (a must for a stroker). The colors are pleasant and they have an interesting feature: the pressure pads. These pads on the sides allow for squeezing, which can alter the experience. Want it tighter? Squeeze with all your might! Want a more relaxed grip? Let your member control the tightness... And everything in between. It also comes with a snap-on cap to keep the toy closed and increases the suction.

Ease of Use

The Tenga Flip Orb is really easy and intuitive. It flips opens, which makes it extremely easy to lube up. Close it back up, snap on the lid, and enter with ease. The size of the toy is fairly manageable, although those with small hands, or grip issues might have a problem. However, you can hold this toy many ways, and it works give equally satisfying experiences.

Quality

The Tenga Flip Orb seems well built. The plastic parts look sturdy and seem built to last. I question the inner material though... Elastomer is a soft material, which makes it good for that sensation we are all looking for when using a stroking toy. However, elastomer is not very durable, and with all the ridges and bumps included in the Tenga Flip Orb, I'm not sure how long this reusable toy will last. Add the fact that elastomer is porous, and improper cleaning could result in bacterial formation.

Price

The Tenga Flip Orb seems pricey compared to other non-vibrating sleeves around. I suppose the versatility of the product does warrant a higher price point, but it does seem like a toy you save up for. The brand is well established, so there is a quality assurance that you are paying for.

Performance

The textures of both Tenga Flip Orbs are quite pleasant, although I can't say I was able to really tell the difference between the two. I'm thinking maybe it's a "me" thing, as I've had this issue with other textured strokers. They do seem to have gone all out with their textures though, and for those with more discerning cocks, perhaps you would notice a difference. The cap made to keep the toy closed (and thus increase the suction) is a nice addition, and allows for variety. I tried it both with the cap on and with the cap off, and both offered a noticeable difference in experience. What's nice is that you have that option. The star of the Tenga Flip Orb is definitely the pressure pads that can control the tightness. This is a great feature that again allows for personal preference!

Packaging

The box it came in was simple and not over-packaged. Instructions and two packs of lube were included. This clean and simple packaging made me happy. The only thing that I might have liked is some sort of bag perhaps to keep it in, as the elastomer "hole" has a tendency to attract dust and dirt.

Materials and care

This is the one section where I feel the Tenga Flip Orb is questionable. The casing is well built. The issue I have is the elastomer insides. Elastomer is soft, which gives you the feeling you want when plunging into the stroker. The problem is that elastomer is not very durable, and it's porous. Given the number of ridges and nooks and crannies inside the Flip Orb, I imagine it won't take long before these bumps start to tear. More troubling is the cleaning aspect. Although there are ways to clean elastomer, again because of all the valleys in this toy's interior, I can't see a way it can be effectively cleaned time and time again. The thought process of having the toy open makes cleaning much easier, but still not easy. It was awkward to try and get into every crevice of this toy when cleaning it.