Sportsheets is a company that loves to bring couples closer together in the bedroom. This set, in my opinion, is not only genius but very well thought out. They have brought all of the awesome things about crops, including all of the different shaped heads, and they put it into one sturdy set. This is something that will last you a very long time. Even though this is my first crop, I have to admit that I was scared to buy it because I don't consider Sportsheets to be high quality. That isn't to say that I think they are a bad company, but I have just never cared for their toys. Their BDSM stuff? If they are all as good as this set, I think Sportsheets will quickly become a favorite of mine. The quality is simply stunning and impeccable. The price is amazing, affordable, and I feel like I would pay twice as much for this set! Yea, you could say that I feel strongly about this crop.
While this is a set, and I usually suggest sets like this for beginners, I do have to say that beginners need to know that this is not a "friendly" set. It can and will hurt. It will leave marks. It will sting. That being said, if someone knows that they like pain mixed with their pleasure I say go for it. This crop set is the most painful thing I own so far. While it isn't unbearable pain, it still can hurt like a bitch (especially when the sadist in my husband comes out to play). When struck onto the skin, it does make a slapping sound. For this reason, I wouldn't really recommend this to someone who needs to be discreet in terms of noise. This is the perfect tool to use all over the body. I love it on the breast, genitals, and thighs. Don't get me wrong, it feels wonderful on the butt as well. This set can be used for some light teasing or for some intense punishment.

Crop handle and stem:
The entire crop's body is rigid and sturdy as all get out. The handle and stem are covered in different materials to help solidify the crop. The handle is covered in a rubber-like material. This helps create a no slip grip for hands, so even sweaty palms will always be able keep a nice grip on the handle. There is a wrist strap attached to the handle. This strap can also be used to hang the crop on a wall. The stem of the crop is covered in nylon that is in an interwoven pattern, but underneath the nylon is a metal rod (the stems of each interchangeable top are constructed the same way as well). The stem is extremely firm. It can be flexed or bent just a little, but it will not flop around in the air. The rigitidy of the stem makes wielding it very accurate and strong. The crop is very well made. I do not see this crop set falling apart anytime soon. The handle and stem has a slight plastic smell to it, but I couldn't detect any tastes.



Interchangeable Crop Tops:
The interchangeable tops are made out of leather. When taking it out for the first time, these carry that succulent leather smell. It isn't overwhelming, and it is quite delicious if truth be told. Just like the crop's handle and stem, the tops are extremely well made. The stitching on the tops are well done, and the sides are sanded down to a smooth edge. There are no sharp corners on any of the tops. The leather of each top is also quite stiff at first, but it will loosen and soften with use and time. None of the leather tops are floppy. The tops include a black loop with a space in the middle, a purple heart, and a red hand. The black loop doesn't really leave any marks, but the heart and hand will if used with enough force. The black loop feels the most thuddy out of them all, while the red hand delivers the most sting. The purple heart is a mix of thuddy and stingy. Because it is so easy to change the tops, a lot of people assume that the crop is cheaply made or that the tops would not stay very well in the crop. Both of those are absolutely false. I can't express enough that this crop set is very well made and worth the price. To change the top, simply pull on the top already on the crop until it comes loose with a pop. Then, place the top's stem back into the slot on the top of the crop until you can't push the top in anymore. I have tried everything I can think of to make the top come loose from the rest of the crop. I tried to make the top fly off or simply come loose, but nothing worked. Once in place, the top will be there until you decide otherwise. The crop set is lightweight and easy to use for small or large amounts of time.
Measurements
Total length (without any tops): 20 3/4"
Length of black loop: 6 5/8"
Length of purple heart: 7 1/4"
Length of red hand: 7"
Length of hanging strap: 7"

Story continued from Fahionistas whip and Fluffy flogger reviews
After being flogged unmercifully by the Fashionistas whip and Fluffy flogger, the husband pulled out this crop set as the finale. I think he had planned to leave the most painful for last. I was still in the same position (bent over the bed). He placed the original black crop top in place, and he gave me a few soft taps on my butt. I was thinking, "Well this isn't so bad." Then he brought it down with a lot more force. Holy balls did that hurt! You have to remember that my backside was already red and flaming from the past two floggers. Anything would feel twice as bad at this point. After a few more painful slaps, he switched the top to the heart shaped one. Again he gave me a few soft taps, but I knew what was coming next. Long story short, he left three heart shaped marks on my butt. He soon got tired of this top as he wasn't getting enough sounds from me, so he switched to the red hand top. This one hurt the most out of all three. I am not sure why, but it made me scream everytime it came into contact with my skin. Yet, that wasn't even the worst part. My husband had more devious things in mind. I glanced back when the hits stopped, and I saw that he had removed the red hand top. Assuming we were done, I started to get up. He pushed me back down. He pulled back the crop's stem as far as he could, and then he let it go. I have never had an experience with a cane before, but now I know what it must feel like. I had tears on my cheeks by the time he was done. I also had red lines and marks all along my thighs by the time he was done. How did I ever think that he was going to act like he was new to all of this? He turned a crop into a cane! Insane. I love him even more for that experience though. I asked my husband if he had anything to say about the crop set. He looked at me and smiled. He said, "It can cause real damage."

When hitting the genitals or other areas, the only part coming into contact with your skin would be the crop's top. Now, my husband may use the stem of the crop, but it is never used on my genitals. For this reason, this crop set is very easy to clean and keep clean. After a session, simply wipe whichever interchangeable tops you used with an Eden wipe. I would wipe the stem and the handle down as well. I wouldn't run this under the water as it might ruin the leather. If you want a deeper clean, there are always toy cleaner sprays that can be applied. For storing, I hang it on the closet wall with the rest of our floggers and whips. If you want to hang the tops with the crop, attach them to the crop with a hair tie. That is what I do. Traveling with this might be a bit complicated as it is on the long side. I suggest looking into the mini crop top system (which is like this one only smaller) if you want a crop to travel with.

This large crop obviously came in a large box. It has windows in the front to showcase the crop and all three interchangeable tops. The back has pictures of a lady holding the crop, so this packaging isn't the most discreet. It also is a pain in the butt to open. The crop and all three heads are attached to a thin piece of cardboard by plastic zip ties. You have to cut these ties in order to remove the crop. There was no way for me to preserve the packaging for future storage. I think this toy would make a great gift, but I would repackage the crop before gifting it. Any instructions that are needed will be found on the back. There are pictures showing how to change the tops. This is sufficient enough as the crop is insanely easy to use.