Bottle rockets Apollo - traditional vibrator discontinued by Evolved Novelties - review by Coralbell

I bought the Apollo because I was interested in a pocket rocket style vibrator, but don't like the way most of them look. The Bottle Rockets from Evolved are opaque (I don't like toys I can see through) and come in several attractive shapes and colours. I hadn't tried a vibrator when I purchased this one, so I didn't know which shape I would prefer. I went with the Apollo because it is available in black. Unfortunately I discovered that I would have been better off choosing any of the others.

The Apollo is 4 1/2 inches long with 3 inches being insertable, although I don't think using it for insertion is very effective. It is 7/8 inches wide, which is only slightly thicker than a tampon. It would be better used on the clitoris and vulva. It's not so small that it's difficult to hold, like some bullets.

Made of plastic, it is non-porous, hypo-allergenic, phthalate-free and compatible with any lubricant. It can be cleaned with antibacterial soap and water, or wiped down with isopropyl alcohol.The top part of the toy has a velvety finish and the battery cap is shiny, with a metallic strip separating the two.

This vibrator has a pointed tip, which might be a feature to some, but was the downfall of this vibrator for me. I need some pressure to orgasm and this toy is just too pointy and hard and uncomfortable to be used with more than a light touch. I've tried turning it onto the side but that makes it more awkward to hold and still doesn't give me enough stimulation.

There is a squishy button on the base that turns the toy's single setting on and off. It runs on one AA battery, but I was surprised to find that it didn't feel any stronger than my watch battery powered bullets. It actually has a higher pitched vibration, which makes it feel slightly weaker to me.

The Apollo is supposed to be waterproof, but a small amount of water leaked into the battery compartment when I submerged it. I was able to wash the vibrator under running water without any problems though.

This toy has made it's way to the reject box in the back of my closet. It's just not powerful enough to get the job done, and I find it uncomfortable to use.