Review: Le Wand Hoop

For almost 20 years, the Njoy Pure Wand has been the go-to stainless steel sex toy, unrivaled in its design and pleasure abilities. So it’s almost impressive, that in an industry where copycat designs run rampant, that the Pure Wand has managed to remain a one-of-a-kind through sheer reputation alone. That is, until now, with the release of the Le Wand Hoop. An almost carbon-copy of the Pure Wand, this kind of move certainly isn’t new ground for the US-based manufacturer, whose entire catalogue is based on reimagining popular designs from other companies. However, as with their take on the legendary Magic Wand Rechargeable, my problem with Le Wand stems from the fact that rather than offering these imitations at a lower price point, they instead ask for even more money. Which begs the question: why would anyone pay more for a knock-off Pure Wand?

Product Description

While the two toys look identical at first glance, Le Wand have made a variety of minor changes to the Hoop to allow it to be differentiated. Although while this wouldn’t usually worry me, the Njoy Pure Wand’s design is so simple yet so balanced, that I fear even the slightest adjustment could cause the Hoop’s downfall. The most notable update is three small bumps just under the larger head, offering some texture that the Pure Wand misses, whilst this head also features an alternative shape, being tapered to a point, rather than a sphere. Outside of this, the rest of the changes aren’t really visible to the eye, but every element from the size and curvature of the shaft, to the shape of the smaller head, have been tweaked ever so slightly. Lighter in weight, the Hoop comes in at just 622g, whilst the shaft has a length of 10.3″ / 26.1cm and the heads have a diameter of 1″ / 2.5cm and 1.44″ / 3.7cm respectively. Like the Pure Wand, the Hoop then includes its brand logo on the shaft, however this is invisible to touch, which is an improvement from the rough “Njoy” on the Pure Wand, although this is as it is actually carved into the metal. On that note, Le Wand don’t mention the grade of stainless steel used for the Hoop, whilst this kind of upfront honesty is something Njoy pride themselves on. As with the Pure Wand, the Le Wand Hoop is then fully waterproof and safe for all penetrative play, however will not work with a harness.

Packaging

While Le Wand are well regarded for their packaging, I felt this was another area that Njoy would be superior. After all, their “velvet cushion” style box is so beautiful that I still store my Pure Wand in it seven years later. But I’ve got to say, the packaging for the Le Wand Hoop is truly some of the most luxurious and elegant I’ve ever seen, and they win this round. Arriving in high quality card, a sleeve featuring a picture of the toy and product info can be removed to reveal a stunning (and semi-discreet) box, simply featuring the Le Wand logo on one side and a high-resolution image of stainless steel on the other. Small details here, such as a grid-like pattern on the top, really add to the beauty, and many of the elements feature reflective printing to further reinforce the toy’s material. Opening this up, the Hoop can then be found resting securely in foam, alongside its accessories, which match the packaging in excellence. There is a small care instructions booklet in multiple languages, as well as a larger “Guide To Stainless Steel Pleasure Tools” in English, which, in addition to serving as a product catalogue, has heaps of excellent information about using and caring for the Hoop. You’ll then find a small Le Wand branded cleaning cloth for drying and polishing the toy, and finally a storage pouch which is not only branded and high-quality, but padded for extra protection. In addition, the Hoop also comes with a one year warranty, and as it was sent to me directly by Le Wand (who do not normally offer delivery to Australia) I won’t go into the shipping details.

My Experience

With a slightly smaller main head and tapered design, inserting the Le Wand Hoop is easy, especially compared to the Njoy Pure Wand. Unfortunately the three bumps get quickly lost within me, sadly not offering any stimulation during use, however the head effortlessly finds its way to my G-spot due to the weight and curvature of the shaft. Using the handle to then press this against me (which, like the Pure Wand, is easy since the ergonomic shape does most of the work), it provides absolutely exceptional G-spot stimulation, and when paired with a clitoral toy, such as the We-Vibe Touch X or We-Vibe Melt (I recommend these in particular as they’re both made with a soft silicone, which works better with the stainless steel than other materials), I’m able to enjoy some extremely intense and satisfying orgasms. But, even with that, it is still not on par with the Pure Wand. I think the change that makes the biggest difference in use is the swap from a round head to a pointed “teardrop” one, because rather than being able to put full pressure onto my G-spot for the maximum amount of stimulation possible, I need to instead consider the positioning and worry about poking myself too hard. It results in stimulation that, while very very good, still isn’t as good as a legendary design that’s been providing pleasure worldwide for twenty years, which is fair enough. Plus, I think the reduction in weight (and possibly the curvature) also has something to do with it, as every little bit of this counts towards the stimulation I know and love from the Pure Wand. Finally, as with that toy, I didn’t really get much use out of the smaller end, however it does still feel good and it’s nice to have a less girthy option available if necessary.

Cleaning & Care

Being waterproof and stainless steel, caring for the Le Wand Hoop is easy. After use, simply wash it with warm soapy water and rinse. Le Wand then recommends drying and polishing it with their cleaning cloth, although I haven’t found this makes much of an impact. To sterilize it, which should be done before switching between partners or from vaginal to anal play, you can do this by boiling it for one minute, submerging it in a 10% bleach solution, or popping it in the top rack of the dishwasher and running it through a full cycle. You can then store it in its bag or packaging for safe keeping, although another advantage of stainless steel is that it won’t attract lint or dust between uses.

Final Thoughts

At the start of this review, I asked why anyone would buy the new Le Wand Hoop over the similar-but-iconic Njoy Pure Wand when it costs more? I’m very lucky to have been able to receive both of these toys for free in order to try and answer that question, but honestly, I’m still not sure. The Pure Wand is a perfectly considered and thought-out toy, with every aspect of its simple design contributing to why it has been widely regarded as the world’s best G-spot dildo for almost twenty years. So it’s no surprise that by taking it and then making enough small changes for Le Wand to relabel it as their own, they have unbalanced what was already working. While the Hoop is still an amazing toy by every means, the fact that it is less pleasurable whilst costing more just doesn’t work, and so unless you can get it in a sale at a reduction that makes it less than the Pure Wand (which, I think is likely, since Le Wand have greater sales than Njoy), there is no reason to choose it instead. Unless, perhaps, you prefer the higher-quality packaging and accessories Le Wand include, or maybe you are concerned about the size of the Pure Wand and would rather stick with the Hoop’s easier-to-insert head. Either way, this reviewer has certainly had a good time comparing the two.

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I received this product in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Affiliate links have been used in this post.