Tawse: I’ve only had this once and on the hands. Pretty similar to both the cane and strap on the hands – one or two strokes feels like the strap, but I got the same type of heavy build up to agony that I got from the cane. I had to hold my hands a bit differently which might have made some difference, but it is impressive.
Paddle: I’ve had this once on the seat of my pants by somebody who was trying to duplicate what happens in America. I’m sure it hurts enough to make sure the person doesn’t want to get it again (as long as they are normal) but it didn’t come close to the cane or belt or strap. Maybe on the bare bottom, it would make a bigger impression..