Leather and suede floggers are great for moderate spanking. They are not too hard and not too ticklish to suit average use. Most common whips are cat o'nine tails, which is a number of narrow straps from latex or leather and connected with each other with the handle.

Paddles are designed wide and their spanking hardness depends on the material they are made of. Leather paddles are usually harder to resist, as they provide hard spanking.

Crops are a kind of whips with a loop at the end. Hard leather riding crops should be used carefully as they can be harmful for skin.