Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar — Test & Review
Overall Rating
4.8/5
Bedbible Rating:
4.5/5
User Ratings:
5.0/5
Based on 4 user reviews
Rating: Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar was rated 70 out of 100, which means it is designed very well.
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Rating: Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.
What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).
Rating: Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar was rated 40 out of 100, which means it is of mediocre quality.
What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.
Moderate
Rating: Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar was rated 3 out of 5, which means it is pricier than the rest, but not the most expensive.
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Recommended for
I would recommend any first-timer or beginner this toy, as it's very easy to learn and use.
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My Verdict
Do you like bondage? Do you like putting your partner in positions to push their flexibility to the max? Or maybe you would just like a little extra support for your favorite positions? If you answered yes to any of these questions then the Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar is the product for you. With this bar you can force your partners legs in the air, restrain their hands so you can play with that booty uninterrupted, or just use it as padding when you get intense in the moment.
Buy, if you...
- Want extra support for some positions
- Enjoy light BDSM Play
- Want a softer approach to spreaders
- Have just started exploring kinks
Don't buy, if you...
- Want more extreme restraints
- Are looking for an unmovable spreader bar
- Are not into restraints or BDSM
About The Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar
The Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar is a very well designed product, made from polyester on the outside with flexible fiberglass and foam inside for padding. This toy is used for extra support, while it does come with cuffs attached to it, it is not the best at restraining someone. The worst part of the product is its name — it says it is a BAR. There is nothing on this product that I would consider a "bar", as the product is very moldable for different positions.
Pros
- ✅Great for bondage beginners
- ✅Very easy to use
- ✅Packaging gives great advice on positions
Cons
- ❌Expensive
- ❌Low quality fabric
- ❌Cheap cuff materials
Table of contents (12)
Personal Experience
First Uses
This toy was really fun to use, and I am not exaggerating when I say there are many different ways to use this toy. The first thing I tried was actually a suggestion on the packaging. I strapped the cuffs around my partners ankles and used the pad for head support during our “69”. Then, I flipped her over and used the padded middle part to easily control her legs in the air. Also used it as a pillow for my hands while I was restrained.More Interesting Positions
Here is where we got really creative with it. Cuff your partner’s wrist and the padding makes a great place for their knees to rest, giving you use of their head without interference. Or, change out the cuffs for bigger ones and strap their thighs in, push the padding behind their head and watch as their legs wont be able to close.Overall Experience
This toy delivered in the way I expected it too. Remember when purchasing this product it is not a spreader bar, but a support product. I think you should definitely buy this for your softer bondage nights.Design
The Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar looks very basic in design. It consists of two cuffs linked to the ends of a padded foam center by way of clips. For me, the design is okay, but what could be done better is the material they used. The cuffs and pillow use a very rough fabric, so it can get a little itchy and irritating sometimes. This might not be a good purchase if you have sensitive skin.
Ease of Use
The Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar is a very simple product both in design and execution. Simply strap the cuffs on and use the position support to hole their limbs in place. The only reason I can see not to use it is if you have cramping problems and can't be in one position for too long.
Quality
This product feels very cheap. I do not foresee it breaking or not working, but the materials really feel cheap. The cuffs and pillows are really rough fabric while the clips connecting the cuffs are not steel but iron. For the price you pay for this toy, it really should be softer and more durable.
Price
For $70, I think the quality is lackluster. While it is a good toy, for $70 you can get much better BDSM accessories. There are no extras in the box, just the toy itself. The best part is that the cuffs are removable and can be exchanged for your favorite ones.
Performance
The Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar did live up to my expectations. The fiberglass interior was stiff but still easily bendable. This product is so much fun with a partner, but if you do not have a partner Sportsheets offers a play pad attachment for solo use (sold separately).
Packaging
The packaging for the Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar is amazing. I am one to usually not like a lot of adult toy packaging. This time I will make an exception for this toy, as the packaging offers amazing advice on how to use it. The back has the product description with a plug for their own attachment and shows how to use that attachment. Then, you have the side that gives 4 positions to start your journey with. This is the information that adult toys need on the package, not some wild fantasy promise!
Materials and care
The materials are body-safe and very light. However, the fabric is very low quality and slightly itchy. It is not waterproof and not recommended for places where it can get dirty, as you need to spot clean it. Cleaning should be almost a non-issue as it doesn't get that dirty, from my experience. No storage bag is included, so you will need to work out a place to put it in your collection.
Specifications and features
| Length | Bar: 23 inches, Cuffs: 18 inches inches |
| Width | Bar: 3 inches inches |
| Adjustable | Cuffs Adjust Between 4 inches and 15 inches |
| Flexibility | Flexible Bar |
| Fastening | Hook and Loop, Carabiner Clips |
| Materials | Fiberglass, Nylon, Polypropylene Webbing, PU Foam, Iron, Polyethylene Foam |
| Waterproof | No |
| Storage Bag Included | No |
| Colors Available | Black |
Comparing Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar with alternatives
| Sportsheets Pivot Positioning Bar | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.9 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.3 / 5.0 |
| Bedbible rating | 4.5 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 | 5.0 / 5.0 | 4.1 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
| User rating | 5 / 5.0 from 4 users | 5 / 5.0 from 3 users | 4.5 / 5.0 from 51 users | 4.7 / 5.0 from 20 users | 4.5 / 5.0 from 6 users |
| Price | Moderate | Affordable | Affordable | Affordable | Affordable |
| Design | 70 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 70 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
| Ease of use | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
| Quality | 40 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 65 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Sound | - | - | - | - | - |
| Power | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buzzy/Rumbly | - | - | - | - | - |
| Length | Bar: 23 inches, Cuffs: 18 inches inches | Bar: 24.75, Cuffs: inches | 24-36 inches | - | Straps: up to 48 inches, Thigh Cuffs: up to 32 inches |
| Width | Bar: 3 inches inches | - | - | - | - |
| Adjustable | Cuffs Adjust Between 4 inches and 15 inches | - | - | Yes — cuffs and leg straps | - |
| Flexibility | Flexible Bar | - | - | - | - |
| Fastening | Hook and Loop, Carabiner Clips | Buckle | Safety locks | Velcro | - |
| Materials | Fiberglass, Nylon, Polypropylene Webbing, PU Foam, Iron, Polyethylene Foam | Stainless Steel, Nickel-Free Metal, Polyurethane Foam | Metal / Leather / Faux Fur | Nylon, neoprene, metal, plastic | PU Vegan Leather, Nylon |
| Waterproof | No | - | No | - | Yes |
| Storage Bag Included | No | - | No | - | Yes |
| Colors Available | Black | - | - | - | Black & Red |
| Weight | - | - | ~2 lbs. lbs | - | - |
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Reviewed by:
Dani