Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger Review

Theo Kogod
by Theo KogodUpdated:
4.4/5

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Overall Rating

4.4/5

Bedbible Rating:

4/5

Reviewed by: 

Theo Kogod

User Ratings:

4.8/5

Based on 10 user reviews

80/100
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Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is designed very well.

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60/100
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Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger was rated 60 out of 100, which means it is somewhat intuitive and easy to use.

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60/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger was rated 60 out of 100, which means it is fairly good quality.

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Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger was rated 1 out of 5, which means it is affordable compared to other undefined.

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My Verdict

Floggers are one of the quintessential parts of any collection of kink toys. They’re iconic, easy to learn, and the perfect toy to help ease someone into subspace. The Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger has a beautiful ornate grip and black-and-red falls that end in flared rose petal tips. It’s a little heavy for the start of a scene, but is good for amping things up once things are going. This isn’t going to be a lifetime investment, but it will get the job done. This should work well for both punishment and funishment.

Buy, if you...

  1. want to add a new medium-weight flogger to your collection
  2. like the red-and-black, braided aesthetic
  3. want a whip made from faux leather
  4. like toys with gentle thuddy and light stingy sensations

Don't buy, if you...

  1. prefer real leather
  2. prefer whips with a sharper intense sting
  3. need a lighter, gentler flogger
  4. are looking for a toy that comes in nice, giftable packaging

About The Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger

The Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger has a striking design. As the name implies, each of its nine falls (or tails) is braided from red and black faux leather, widening at the end into sharp petal-like tips. The polished black grip has five round bulbs, which add to the elegant look and offer possibilities for some light sensation play. A looped cord on the grip makes it easy to hang the flogger up when not using it.

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Beautiful black-and-red braided tails
  • Versatile for both fun and punishment
  • Sturdy

Cons

  • A bit on the heavy side
  • Artificial-feeling

Personal Experience

My Personal Experiences with Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger

Light and Heavy Play

I first received this in the middle of a move when I wasn’t able to do much play, so I tested it out solo, whipping my inner arm and testing how well it swung. Its thuddy impact was accented by a stingy bite and I found it swung nicely. It was also durable enough to withstand me testing it against a wall. A little later, I was able to test it out with some of my polycule after one of my partners had completed running a demo on impact play. The general consensus was that it would be well-suited for about midway into a scene and that a lighter flogger is preferable for easing someone into subspace at the start of a scene. The most experienced tops of the group also agreed that the tails felt a little too artificial for their liking and they estimated it would not last much longer than a year with regular use. While I see what they mean about it feeling a tad plasticky compared to real leather, I personally find the texture to be similar enough not to mind.

Design

Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger Design

This is a good quality flogger that is neither too heavy nor too light. I find the faux leather to be convincing enough to enjoy the sensation, but it won't fool anyone into thinking it's the real thing. The ridged handle is easy to grip and can also be used for sensation play. Plus, there's a loop at the base of the grip which you can use to hang it up.

Ease of Use

Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger Ease of Use

The tails are a bit heavier than average, so this may take some extra work to swing. They may also hit harder than expected. However, I find the material is very easy to handle and the ridged handle improves grip when using this. If someone has some difficulty with gripping things, the weight might make it harder to wield. I personally found the flogger very easy to use, but it might take some practice for people to learn how to use it well.

Quality

Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger Quality

This is on the high end of cheap floggers. It's got a good heft and I find it swings more organically than any of the other cheap floggers in my collection. It's not going to wow anyone whose used to suede or horsehair floggers. When my polycule tested it and concluded it's a good mid-weight flogger, but the most experienced doms in the group were skeptical that it would last a long time.

Price

Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger Price

The Saffron Braided Flogger from Sportsheets is very affordable without looking or feeling like cheap junk.

Performance

Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger Performance

The sharp flared tips and heavier braided falls give this a good weight without being too heavy. I found it easy to swing and with practice I could change up my technique a bit for different levels of impact. The tips are stingy--a major contrast to those used to lighter suede floggers--so I don't recommend warming up with this. I really enjoyed the extra heft of the braided tails and the bite the rose tips, both when wielding this and when on the receiving end.

Packaging

Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger Packaging

Content warning: bugs. I had an unfortunate incident in the shipping of this flogger. Even before I finished cutting open the cardboard box this was shipped in, there were some ants in the packaging. I reported the issue and was immediately sent a replacement. It seems that bugs got in while it was being shipped — my concern was not with SheVibe but with the shipping company that delivered it. This is my first bad experience with any toy from Sportsheets and the seller, SheVibe, has a sterling reputation, As for what the actual packaging was like? It lacked both the drama and production quality of my past experience. The flogger was sealed in a cheap see-through plastic bag with a label giving instructions for vendors to remove this plastic before displaying it.

Materials and care

Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger Materials and care

The official Sportsheets website says this is made of "vegan-friendly faux leather" but I did not see more specific info. The handle is a somewhat rubbery plastic. While there are plenty of different ways to clean faux leather, a standard sex toy cleaner should also work. When not in use, you can hang it up by the loop of cord on its handle.

Special feature

Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger Special feature

Based on the name, you might think that the braided whips would be the main special feature of the Saffron Braided Flogger. You’d be wrong. Each of these braided falls ends in a pair of diamond-shaped tips, and these are the really devilish feature that makes it so fun. These add additional weight and sensation, allowing for heavier impact that can be used for punishment, but they’re still light enough that you can ease a bottom into subspace at the start of a scene.  Just be warned that some less experienced doms and people who struggle with fine motor skills or have limited grip might have difficulty with the weight distribution and could potentially hit harder than they mean to.

Specifications and features

LengthFlogger: 24 inches, Falls: 17 inches
MaterialsPU Faux Leather, Nylon 
WaterproofSpot-clean Only 
Storage Bag IncludedNo 
Colors AvailableBlack/Red 

Comparing Sportsheets Saffron Braided Flogger with alternatives

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Overall score4.4 / 5.0 4.3 / 5.0 4.8 / 5.0 4.2 / 5.0 4.3 / 5.0 NaN / 5.0
Bedbible rating4.0 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0 4.7 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 3.9 / 5.0 5.0 / 5.0
User rating4.8 / 5.0
from 10 users
4 / 5.0
from 1 users
4.8 / 5.0
from 5 users
4.4 / 5.0
from 15 users
4.7 / 5.0
from 62 users
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PriceCheap Cheap Affordable Cheap Moderate Cheap
Design80 / 100 80 / 100 95 / 100 90 / 100 75 / 100 75 / 100
Ease of use60 / 100 100 / 100 90 / 100 80 / 100 100 / 100 100 / 100
Quality60 / 100 80 / 100 85 / 100 85 / 100 75 / 100 100 / 100
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LengthFlogger: 24 inches, Falls: 17 inchesFalls: 17 inches, Handle: 6 inches25 inches20 inchesTotal: 19.5, tails: 13.5 inches12 Inch Chains inches
MaterialsPU Faux Leather, Nylon Polyurethane, nickel free metal, nylon PU leather Leather Suede 76% Nickel Free Metal ; 8% cubic zirconia ; 8% copper ; 8% stannum
WaterproofSpot-clean Only -Splashproof ---
Storage Bag IncludedNo -Yes No -No
Colors AvailableBlack/Red -----
Diameter---(Handle) 1.27 inches--
Insertable length-----Not meant for insertion inches
Flexibility-----Chains are entirely flexible
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Author
Theo Kogod
Theo Kogod

I am writer, editor, and activist. I’m also a polyamorous kinkster and a strong believer in the importance of sex positivity as essential to empowering people to live healthy happy lives.  The oldest surviving story ever written, The Epic of Gilgamesh, depicts sex as a sacred art that distinguishes human civilization from the savage wilderness. Of course, our sexualities are also a core part of our nature as a species and individuals. By providing honest feedback about sex toys, I hope to help people safely and responsibly find joy and live their best lives.

Age: 30s
Gender: Genderfluid
Sexual orientation: Pansexual
Sex toy experience: Intermediate
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