Sportsheets Saffron Flogger — Test & Review

Isabelle Uren
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Sportsheets Saffron Flogger

The Saffron Flogger from Sportsheets can be used to stroke and caress your partners body or deliver more intense thwacks...or both! Made from vegan leather, with a metal handle, the Saffron Flogger features 30 black and red falls and a wrist loop for safety. Enjoy the Flogger by itself or indulge in more matching items from the Saffron Range to complete your collection!

Design:

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

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger.

80/100
Ease of Use:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger 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).

100/100
Quality:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is very good 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.

80/100
Price:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 1 out of 5, which means it is cheap compared to other similar sex toys.

What it is: The Price rating is indicated by 1-5 price icons. 1 indicate a very cheap product, while 5 indicate a very expensive product. The rating is a relative score compared to other similar toys.

Low
Price ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice rating
Bedbible rating:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 4.5 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The Bedbible rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. 1 indicates a very bad product, while 5 indicate a very good product.

4.5/5.0
User ratings:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The User rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. The score is an aggregated rating of all online ratings. We find and aggregate all ratings based on a weighting system that takes into account how many reviews are available at each source.

4.0/5.0
Sources
4.0/5 SheVibe (1)
5.0/5 Stockroom 
Design:

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

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger.

 80/100
Ease of Use:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger 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).

 100/100
Quality:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is very good 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.

 80/100
Price:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 1 out of 5, which means it is cheap compared to other similar sex toys.

What it is: The Price rating is indicated by 1-5 price icons. 1 indicate a very cheap product, while 5 indicate a very expensive product. The rating is a relative score compared to other similar toys.

 Low
Price ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice ratingPrice rating
Bedbible rating:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 4.5 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The Bedbible rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. 1 indicates a very bad product, while 5 indicate a very good product.

 4.5/5.0

User ratings:

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The User rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. The score is an aggregated rating of all online ratings. We find and aggregate all ratings based on a weighting system that takes into account how many reviews are available at each source.

 4.0/5.0

Sources
4.0/5 SheVibe (1)
5.0/5 Stockroom 
Price:Low

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 1 out of 5, which means it is cheap compared to other similar sex toys.

What it is: The Price rating is indicated by 1-5 price icons. 1 indicate a very cheap product, while 5 indicate a very expensive product. The rating is a relative score compared to other similar toys.

Bedbible rating: 4.5

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 4.5 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The Bedbible rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. 1 indicates a very bad product, while 5 indicate a very good product.

User ratings: 4

Rating: Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is amongst the absolute best of toys that I can absolutely recommend you try out.

What it is: The User rating is indicated by 1-5 stars. The score is an aggregated rating of all online ratings. We find and aggregate all ratings based on a weighting system that takes into account how many reviews are available at each source.

Sources
4.0/5SheVibe (1)
5.0/5Stockroom 

Unwrapping the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger: My Experience

My Personal Experiences with Sportsheets Saffron Flogger

I was excited to explore what kinds of sensations I could experience with the Saffron Flogger from Sportsheets. While I also practiced using it, I mostly like to be on the receiving end, so I’ll be focussing more on the sensations.  That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to handle. As with any flogger, it does take a bit of practice to find the right distance and force, so I do recommend practicing on an inanimate object first!  I would rate the intensity at light to medium. It’s light enough that you are unlikely to accidentally go too hard but if you prefer a more intense thuddy sensation, this flogger might not be weighty enough for you.  It definitely gives a satisfying impact and sound without really having to worry that it will be too intense. In general, it has more of a thuddy impact with a slight sting at the end. You can get a more stingy, whipping sensation out of it with a bit more force, but that’s more difficult to get right as you have to use more force and get the distance just right.  I also really love the feeling of having the flogger brushed over the sensitive areas of my body for some more sensual, tickling sensations. It’s also really great paired with the Sportsheets Under Bed Restraints for a more intense feeling of submission.

Pros
Easy to use
Wrist handle for security
Vegan-friendly
Dual color design
Cons
Not for more heavy duty impact play

Exploring the Design

Sportsheets Saffron Flogger Exploring the Design

The Saffron Flogger comes in the Saffron range's signature black and red color scheme with a black metal handle. While the black and red combo isn't my favorite, I do like the dual color effect in the falls and think it's a relatively neutral design that would please a broad audience. It's also great if you want to collect more of the matching toys from the Saffron Range!

My User Experience Unveiled

Sportsheets Saffron Flogger My User Experience Unveiled

The Saffron Flogger is very easy to use and makes a great beginner's flogger. It's not too long, and you can swing it relatively hard without it being painful. That being said, you can also work up to quite a thwack if you want to! It also makes a very satisfying sound and the wrist loop makes it easy to keep hold of.

Grading the Quality

Sportsheets Saffron Flogger Grading the Quality

This isn't the highest quality flogger and that's not much of a surprise given the price, but it is well made, and it has definitely been put to the test. How else to celebrate New Year's Eve than with your drunk friends testing out your new flogger! As you can imagine the thwacks only got harder as the night went on. This flogger ended up being the main attraction of the party and there were no signs of damage the next day (the same can't be said for the people involved). So yes, this is a very well built vegan flogger!

Evaluating the Price Point of the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger

Sportsheets Saffron Flogger Evaluating the Price Point of the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger

I would say this is a very reasonable price for a non-leather flogger. The affordable price also makes it a great option for anyone wanting to try out flogging before investing in a more expensive one or anyone who just wants to dabble in BDSM now and again.

Assessing the Performance of the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger

Sportsheets Saffron Flogger Assessing the Performance of the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger

The Saffron Flogger is very easy to handle and makes a great beginners flogger. You get quite a sound without it being too hard of a thwack. You can get some intensity going but it takes a fair amount of force.

Evaluating the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger’s packaging

Sportsheets Saffron Flogger Evaluating the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger’s packaging

The Sportsheets Saffron Flogger comes packaged in a clear plastic bag so make sure to order from somewhere that offers discreet shipping and make sure to open it at home. There was no information printed on the bag and the only other thing inside the bag was a small tag attached to the flogger.

Material and care guide

Sportsheets Saffron Flogger Material and care guide

The falls of the Saffron Flogger are made from polyurethane and the handle from nickel free metal. It's a little tricky to clean aside from wiping it down, so I would avoid using it with multiple partners, especially if you get bodily fluid on it.

Recommended for the beginner

The Sportsheets Saffron Flogger was rated 1 out of 100 meaning that it is most suitable for a complete beginner

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
You should buy the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger if you...
👍want to explore impact play
👍are new to floggers
👍prefer vegan leather
You should NOT buy the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger if you...
👎are looking for a more heavy duty flogger
👎crave a very heavy, thuddy impact
👎prefer a real leather flogger

Specifications and features

Specifications and features Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
LengthFalls: 17 inches, Handle: 6 inches
MaterialsPolyurethane, nickel free metal, nylon  

Conclusion

I think this makes a really great beginner’s flogger and definitely adds a lot of fun to impact play and power play, but it might not fulfil more advanced tastes. It’s also a very reasonable price for a well-made flogger. If you are looking to try flogging for the first time or just want a flogger for occasional use, the Saffron Flogger is a great option!

Comparing Sportsheets Saffron Flogger with alternatives

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Overall score4.3 / 5.0 4.2 / 5.0 NaN / 5.0 NaN / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0
Bedbible rating4.5 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.8 / 5.0 3.5 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0
User rating4 / 5.0
from 1 users
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PriceLow Low Medium Low Low High
Design80 / 100 90 / 100 85 / 100 100 / 100 80 / 100 94 / 100
Ease of use100 / 100 80 / 100 5 / 100 100 / 100 90 / 100 100 / 100
Quality80 / 100 85 / 100 100 / 100 80 / 100 70 / 100 100 / 100
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LengthFalls: 17 inches, Handle: 6 inches20 inches12 inchesTotal: 25.5 inches(Leash) 35.5 inchesStrap: 24.5 inches; Chains: 13.4 inches
MaterialsPolyurethane, nickel free metal, nylon Leather Silicone PU leather, silicone, iron Faux Leather Gag & Straps: Silicone, Chains & O-Rings: Metal
Diameter-(Handle) 1.27 inches1.625-2.0625 inches-(Collar) approx. 6.4 inchesGag: 1.4 inches
Storage Bag Included-No No No No No
Insertable length--11.4 inches---
Waterproof--Yes -Yes Yes
Flexibility--High ---
Colors Available--Any, see FAQs below --Black
Width---1.8 inches--
Height---1.5 inches--
Fastening---Buckle Buckle Buckle
Adjustable----Yes Yes
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How to use Sportsheets Saffron Flogger

Getting to grips with using a flogger for the first time can be a little intimidating but don't worry, with a bit of practice, you'll soon get the hang of it!

Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
Practice on an arm chair or pillow.
Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
When you use the flogger, you don't want the falls to wrap around your partner's body as this can be painful and not in the good way! Practicing on a chair or pillow lets you figure out how far away you need to be and allows you to practice your stroke. You can also try it out on your own leg to gauge how intense it feels.
Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
Have a safeword
Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
Agree on a safeword before you start playing. That way you can stop the play immediately if your partner becomes uncomfortable at any point. You should also discuss where they want to be flogged and where is off limits.
Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
Try out light strokes first
Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
Slowly trailing the falls over your partner's body can create anticipation and excitement and is a great way to introduce flogging play.
Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
Start with the butt
Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
The butt is a great starting place as it is a large, fleshy surface area. Start gently and slowly increase the intensity, making sure to check in with your partner. Always make sure to avoid the face, hands and feet, kidney area, spine and coccyx.
Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
Alternate between soft and harder strokes
Sportsheets Saffron Flogger
As you get more experienced, you can switch between soft and harder strokes to keep your partner excited!

FAQ

Sportsheets Saffron Flogger made of leather?
No this flogger is made of faux leather, making it vegan-friendly.
Is the Sportsheets Saffron Flogger beginner-friendly?
Yes, I would say this makes a good flogger for beginners as it is easy to control and the impact isn't too heavy.

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Author
Isabelle Uren
Isabelle Uren

Site Manager | Aiming to empower people to embrace sexual pleasure one sex toy at a time or two, whatever takes your fancy! As well researching and writing about all things sex, I study Tantra and love finding new way to enhance intimacy, alone or with a partner. My life philosophy is the three Ms approach — meditation, masturbation, and mmm a good cup of tea!

Age: 32
Gender: Female
Sexual orientation: Heterosexual
Sex toy experience: Experienced
All-time favorite sex toy: Doxy Die Cast
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