Favorite paddle sizes/shapes?

I'm considering making a paddle (that will, ideally, be used on me). I'm curious about what other people's favorite paddle sizes/shapes are?

At this point I'm thinking about 3" wide by 12" long and 3/8" thick, basically a rectangle with a solid handle and nicely rounded edges and corners. Probably have a loop attached to the handle as well.

I had considered synthetic materials such as polycarbonate, but those seem harder to get a hold of and much more expensive because of minimum sizes, so it will probably be hardwood, either solid or plywood with a nice smooth surface. The handle will probably have "overlays" to make it bulkier.

I'd love other input on design features as well. I want this to be usable with me lying over my wife's lap.

Then again I might do Susie's sail batten idea, but I've never seen one so I'm not sure how well it will work for the purpose (OTK).

I LOVE the traditional wooden paddle -- something about the sound and feel. Lexan can be pretty intense.

As to thickness -- I think a 3/8 " thick paddle is the perfect thickness. Much thicker and you have more bruising issues, etc. 3/8 packs a nice sting AND it has a great sound!

I think 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide is a good width -- and it reminds me of the traditional school style being that wide.

As to length depends on what you intend to use it for -- OTK, traditional school position, etc

Just my 2 cents

If you want to have the ultimate paddle, check out some of Mr. Malaprop's paddles. These are more than just paddles, they are a work of art. He uses quality vintage hardwoods to create some of the strongest and most beautiful laminated paddles in the world. I was at an event one time and one fellow commented, "She is going to break that paddle on him." And I replied,"No she won't, it's a Malaprop!" ?

If you want to have the ultimate paddle, check out some of Mr. Malaprop's paddles. These are more than just paddles, they are a work of art.

Really beautiful and nice, almost definitely out of my price range. That's why I'm making one.

Can anyone comment on oak vs pine/cedar?

OK, I have a couple of options that I might make. I would like flexibility, but my guess is that these will be mostly used OTK (really, me lying on the bed over her lap)

Oak, 12"x3"x3/8"

Clear cedar, 12"x2"x either 3/8 or 1/2" (cedar is lighter, don't know about strength"

Acrylic, two laminated 1/8" sheets together. Probably 9" or 12" long by about 2.5" wide.

I'm not sure about durability for these. Anyone have a comment? As far as effect - they should all do a "good job" I think.

My goal is to have at least one ready for my upcoming birthday spanking.

They'll all have rounded edges and be smooth.

I also found a couple of plastic Venetian blind adjuster rods in the garage, but I think those are a bit advanced for first time play.

I've used (and had used on me) a mini-blind wand several times, but its effect is more that of a cane than a paddle, plus you don't get the full benefit of it when used OTK.

As for overall size, it depends on your use. If the top is standing, as in a school paddling scene, then a longer paddle is better. If it's OTK, the longer paddle is difficult to wield and will be focused primarily on the further cheek, with the closer cheek getting much less impact. A shorter paddle minimizes that. The other consideration is a paddle meant only to cover one cheek at a time, much like a ping pong paddle. It allows the spanking to be more even on both sides.

I think 3-4 inches wide is a good size. Much wider than that and the edges won't impact the flesh, which makes for some real sore spots. That said, rounding off the corners is a good idea, but if you round the edges, you'll miss that extra feeling. On that subject, holes in the paddle help, too. But place the holes randomly; if you put them all in a line along the length of the grain, you'll weaken the paddle.

I would use oak, which is what the classic school paddles are made of, or maple. With cedar, I don't know about the strength issue, but it's softer and doesn't hurt as much. I'm not sure, but I think cedar may have some substance in it from which some people get an irritation. That's not part of a spanking.

I don't know about acrylic. I know some people have reported plastic paddles have shattered, which is a potential hazard. Lexan has a good reputation for paddles. It causes more sting than wood, but doesn't last as long and usually doesn't leave bruises, so it has its advocates. Again, holes in the paddle are good.

Building up the handle and including a loop, so the top has a good grip on it is helpful.

I prefer a well sanded, but unfinished paddle. Others prefer a nice finish.

And then there are so many thing around the house which can be "repurposed" for a spanking 😃.

A month ago I made my first paddle from a leftover piece of 3/4" thick hickory trim from my kitchen :

https://www.zity.biz/gallery/image/141379

It's heavy and hard and I love the grain on it. I thought about putting holes through it, but didn't want to chance having cut up edges - hickory is so hard it doesn't drill well. I also know that if I didn't get the holes perfectly spaced I would notice it all the time and it would bother me. So I left it as it.

It's 14" long, 8"x4" paddle, 6"x1 3/4" handle. I just made up these dimension as I was making it.

Works pretty good! Makes a nice SMACK sound...

@CJ1999: that's one fine specimen. Have you used it yet?

@zika Thanks! I was pretty happy with how it came out. And yes, I did use it once, and it was a 'hit'! LOL

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Try looking at a good wooden cutting board, suitable for slicing bread. You can rework it to make the handle longer. That should suffice for what you described.

I don't know when I'm going to be at my friend's who has the big planer, so it might be me with a hand-held.

The board thickness is 3/4", which seems pretty severe. 3/8 is probably ideal, but that's a lot of wood removal. What do people think of 1/2" thick paddles for OTK?

@moliere The paddle I made is 3/4" thick so I don't think you need to plane it down. Since its thick and heavy it has momentum so it won't just bounce off the flesh so easy.

This thickness also means you don't have to build up the handle to make it comfortable to hold.

IMO If you are going with a light wood, like pine, I would definitely leave it thicker otherwise it just won't have enough 'heft' to be a good paddle.

Use maple. It has weight and strength.

It is also easier to smooth than oak because it has a smoother grain.

Use maple. It has weight and strength.

It is also easier to smooth than oak because it has a smoother grain.

I think I will. I was originally thinking oak because I had a few scrap pieces, but maple isn't that expensive. The cedar is soft enough to where it would get all beat up - not on me, I'm not that hard of an ass, but on other things and then the splinters don't sound nice. Pine is a bit harder, but most of those have knots in them or other things that might weaken it.

Zika said , "@CJ1999: that's one fine specimen. Have you used it yet?"

It is a very nice smooth , heavy paddle and I can attest is gives a delicious sting ! ?

My husband bought a Laser Stinger Paddle from paddlepro.com to use on my bare behind. no homemade ones for him!

I am more of a cane man myself, however, I have used a wooden paddle that was maple and had holes drilled into it all over the contact surface .Paddles give a much different kind of feeling than a cane and with a small woman, you kinda have to be careful not to hit so hard you knock them over....unless that's what they want.

I have my mom's old HEAT FOR THE SEAT paddle. About 17' long and 4" wide, I think!

I'm still working on final sanding and finish, then I'll post pictures. I wound up doing it a bit smaller (10" long by 3.5" wide) and full 3/4" board thickness, so it's more of a large hairbrush paddle type thing. I wasn't sure about holes, so I'm starting without. I figure I can put them in later, probably 1/4" or 3/8" in diameter. Feels nice in my hand, hope my wife likes it. I have no idea how much I'll like it once I get a dose of the "bad boy" end...

with a small woman, you kinda have to be careful not to hit so hard you knock them over....unless that's what they want.

She'll have me over her lap weighing her down, so she should be fine no matter how hard she hits.

@moliere Sounds a lot like mine, so I'm sure it will work out great! Have fun!

Pictures are up https://www.zity.biz/index.php?mx=gallery;ox=showalbum;ax=7796

My gf has a wooden paddle that she keeps on top of the refrigerator. It is about 10 inches long, with an oval end about 5 inches across and made of wood. Any time I am naughty she makes me fetch it from the refrigerator and place it on the spanking chair that I have in my bedroom.

@moliere that is a great looking paddle! Very nice job... Hope you enjoy it to the fullest!

Another post that I forgot to follow up on. Broke it in for my birthday spanking. Size was good for OTK. Stingy more than thuddy, but I don't think she was swinging it as hard as she could. Spanking is definitely different from other sex play, but I managed to not disgrace myself by jumping up, calling it off, or covering my butt with my hands, and the sex afterwards was pretty good. Don't have any red butt shots, maybe next time 🙄 (it was noticeably pink). I presented the paddle to my wife in case she needs to use it again - we'll see if she takes the initiative, I wind up egging her on by being a "bad boy," or if I have to come up with another suitable occasion. Other than birthday spankings what would that be? Anniversary whippings? "Mother's Revenge" on the anniversaries of conception and birth of children - say 5 spanks (or so) for every hour in labor? Anyone know of any or have any good ideas for ones that I can palm off as "old traditions?"

Bad news. One decent experience, but since then she hasn't been willing. She says that my butt got red and she's worried about doing damage. Don't know if this is true or just a cover story, but I guess I'll put the spankings on hold for a while. 😢

I spank almost exclusively with paddles. Some years ago I bought a hairbrush from Shadow Lane and a small teak paddle (a bit larger than a hairbrush from Shadow Lane. Both are very effective (i.e., they hurt, a lot). I've also got a 1/2" Lucite paddle with holes, a bit larger than a ping pong paddle from Paddlewerks (https://paddlewerks.com/shop/agora.cgi?product=Paddles&xm=on) It hurts. A lot. Hope this is helpful. I've had lots of toys over the years, but as someone who thinks (either as giver or receiver) spankings should hurt, these are pretty much the only ones I use these days.

Yes, @moliere that can be tough. I'm very rarely spanked, but it took over a year of "you're unlikely to injure me and I'll let you know if I can't take it... next time lets try harder and longer" to get there. It's worth the coaching to get to real spankings!

I've made several paddles but my favorite is 4" wide 16" long and a little less than 3/8" thick with several coats of urethane. I prefer the thinner lighter paddles they tend to sting a little more and sound good as they contact bare skin. Also have a lexan cutting board that is shaped like a paddle that hurts like hell. I purchased a black heart shaped paddle that's 1/4 thick that my wife recently gave me 62 swats with for my birthday and for the first time didn't hold back, my ass was blood red but it felt great.