Paddles and Effects

[Newredbottom]

Just wondering if the adage hold on loosely applies to spanking?  Do you think too firm of a grip diminishes impact and overall effectiveness when using a paddle?  Or would you say maintaining a grip looser  and allowing the paddle to basically land on its own is preferred?

[Chastener]

I think of the spanking as a kind of tennis lesson, where --in most shots, particularly the service-- a slightly looser grip is preferred.  When I spank by hand, for example, I loosen the wrist to allow for maximum sting,  Paddling is the same thing: A slightly looser grip increases the sting.

[Chawsee]

I don't hold my paddles with a loose grip, but I don't grasp them tightly, either. I guess I would best describe it as a happy-medium, where I've got a solid grip on the handle but where there's enough play in my hand to allow the paddle to adjust to the "terrain" a bit upon landing. Does that make sense? I learned long ago that a flick of the wrist increases sting, so I would say that my wrist is a little looser than my hand. I will have to pay closer attention to that, though, as it's one of those things that's good to know.

[Chastener]

Chawsee, I couldn't agree more.  The wrist flick is imperative!

[MrBottoms]

"Grip Here Firmly in case of Frustration" [painted on handle] Just about sums it up.   😉

[Newredbottom]

4 hours ago, Chastener said:

I think of the spanking as a kind of tennis lesson, where --in most shots, particularly the service-- a slightly looser grip is preferred.  When I spank by hand, for example, I loosen the wrist to allow for maximum sting,  Paddling is the same thing: A slightly looser grip increases the sting.

I think I am finding that to be very true.

[Newredbottom]

4 hours ago, Chawsee said:

I don't hold my paddles with a loose grip, but I don't grasp them tightly, either. I guess I would best describe it as a happy-medium, where I've got a solid grip on the handle but where there's enough play in my hand to allow the paddle to adjust to the "terrain" a bit upon landing. Does that make sense? I learned long ago that a flick of the wrist increases sting, so I would say that my wrist is a little looser than my hand. I will have to pay closer attention to that, though, as it's one of those things that's good to know.

Makes perfect sense sometimes I do not phrase things in the most concise manner.  I think you summed it up.

[Spanknutt]

I agree with the wrist flick and if you hold the paddle too tight you won't get that. You can get a lot more snap (velocity) with a paddle, or a cane for that matter, with a flick of the wrist at the end.