Weirdly there's nothing quite like the Pow on the market. The Arcwave Voy has definitely contributed a lot of its DNA here, but it doesn't have the same length; something simple like the Lovehoney Reversible XL Double Stroker offers a slightly similar experience, but it's nowhere near as premium. We'd put this closest, in size and feel, to the Fleshlight Flight Pilot which currently holds the spot of number one in our best Fleshlight guide. Fleshlight's middle-sized stroker can generate more suction and offers more variety in its texture, but its softer material might not be able to stand up as well as that of the Pow. And then there's the noise. We had similar complaints in our Arcwave Voy review, so it's clear that Arcwave's mission is to make great-feeling toys, not great-sounding ones. This sounds like a growling dog playing tug with a pneumatic drill. Deeply unsexy. Arcwave Ion review: Verdict

We've already mentioned it a few times in this review, but Arcwave's excellent Voy is a great choice if you're after a toy of the more manual persuasion. The sleeve material is the same (and it's excellent on both counts) and the quality's there too. The buttons, however well-positioned they might be, aren't the best, particularly as you have to hold them for a fairly precise interval to actually switch the Arcwave Ion on and off, but we'll give them a pass. Women have shown the way as trailblazers of social liberation when it comes to masturbation, and men can be seen as significantly behind. Now, Arcwave allows men to access the same level of quality in a similarly sophisticated way, providing a completely new type of sensation.In 2020, Arcwave was born into the WOW Tech Group house of brands, the global industry leader in pleasure innovation. Founded in Berlin, WOW Tech Group has offices in Berlin, Ottawa, and Hong Kong. WOW Tech products are available at thousands of retail stores and online shops in over 60 countries around the world. There's meat to Arcwave's claims that this works towards a completely unique experience. It does. It's quite bananas, and we've never tried anything quite like it. We can't fault the presentation, either – the case is a very nice touch, and the engineering of the Ion itself (particularly the twist-apart construction, which really does make cleaning easy) is well-considered and effective. Let's put the Arcwave Pow in its place: for all the little irritations we were able to find with it, it's really not bad. This is an affordable toy, one without the gaudy anatomical theatrics that certain others employ. It has a clean design, an effective texture, it's easy to maintain, and there are plenty of ways to use it.

So the real selling point must be the texture, then? Well, yes, mostly. It's pretty nice. As Arcwave already learned with the relatively simple banded texture of the Voy, there's really little reason to concoct some spectacular Fleshlight Ice Lady-like maze of caverns and textures when a single uniform pattern can work just as well. This one does work. It feels great – again, though, mostly. It's probably not quite as universally likeable or as physically exciting as the Voy's banded texture, though that's a marginal and personal assessment. Ion must be removed from the storage base before use. Before use, apply a generous amount of Arcwave™water-based lubricant by pjur™, or your own favorite silicone-friendly personal lubricant to the inside of the CleanTech silicone. You could try the Blowmotion Real Feel Rechargable Vibrating Male Masturbator, which cushions twin vibrators at either side of its extremely soft sleeve. The outcome is similar, with its vibrations spicing up otherwise standard movements in an interesting way, though we found the sensations here a little stronger and quite different. Given it’s a manual stroker (read: zero electrical components), you can get straight to business – a different change of pace from other Arcwave products like the Ion, which involves a very worthwhile learning curve and initial set-up. Using the Arcwave Pow For me, it’s an unequivocal yes. In a world where Big Tech is clamouring to win the AI arms race to make every aspect of our personal and professional lives more convenient, we should expect the same of our sex toys – and that’s where the Arcwave Pow sets itself apart from the gross fleshlights of yesteryear. Reasonably priced. No charging. Easy to clean. Feels spectacular. Convenient as hell.To turn Ion on, press and hold the (+) button for 2 seconds. Ion will begin in Smart Silence mode. Press gently onto the Pleasure Air™ sensor to determine that Ion is powered on. The indicator light on the bottom of the product, near the magnetic charging pins, will also glow when Ion is powered on.

Before we dive into the good stuff, here are the important specs for the Arcwave Pow and a general rundown of what’s hot and what’s not. OK, well, let's start with the suction: it vaguely works. Sort of. Covering the pressure release valve adds a small amount of suction, but less than you'd get from a typical closed-ended toy because of those vent holes. Attempting to cover them is nigh-on impossible, even with gigantic hands – you're going to have to get dexterous with two hands at once if you want to do that, a process which feels a little extra and proves highly distracting. Basically, this isn't the toy for you if suction is your goal. It's a pleasing extra, but not really the main event. With the launch of our flagship product - Arcwave Ion - we show the Female Orgasm is not just something to celebrate, and also emulate - by delivering a more varied, more exciting, more rollercoaster ride to climax. CleanTech silicone is non-porous, making it ultra-hygienic and easy to clean. It also silky-soft on skin, so it feels oh-so-good during use. This segues perfectly to what I personally believe is the Arcwave Pow’s biggest drawcard: ease of cleaning. If you’re using it with the cap on, then everything’s captured within the product when you’ve finished the deed. Convenient!

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Pow can be cleaned using water and soap or a specially formulated toy cleaning solution. Simply remove the silicone inner sleeve from the outer case to clean. Leave to air dry before reassembly. But it's not perfect: there's really no way to use this stealthily unless it's switched off altogether, given that it sounds like a motorbike that's been rebuilt by a maniac, the buttons aren't the best, and its penis detection algorithms aren't quite on point. For something so expensive, that might make it feel disappointing – or, at least, it will until you've used it. Then all will be forgiven. Arcwave Ion review: Alternatives to consider Apply plenty of water-based lube to your penis and the inside of Pow's sleeve and slide the toy onto your penis. Rub it up and down for a unique masturbation experience. You can vary the sensations by covering and uncovering the pressure-release valve on the toy, which increases the level of suction. The suction might be experiencing a mild flop era, but the Arcwave Pow more than compensates for it with the brand’s signature silicone. I can envision lab-coat-wearing scientists working for hours fine-tuning this material, labouring over the smallest of details, throwing test tubes and bunsen burners to the floor during fits of passion, desperately trying to perfect the unperfectable. Arcwave designers’ refined and stylish approach adds a touch of class to the world of male pleasure for the first time. Every aspect of our products has been painstakingly crafted with love and precision, not only to provide exciting new levels of pleasure, but also to help destigmatize male masturbation.

Arcwave is a leading premium pleasure brand developed by a world-class team of engineers who have made it their mission to redefine the male orgasm experience. The Arcwave Pow has two sides you can use. Options: we love them. One side is tighter, and the other – yep, you guessed it – is somewhat looser. If you were to ask me which one was my favourite, I’d probably reply like a proud parent and refuse to give you an answer (despite clearly appreciating and spending more time with one over the other). Initial experimentation was half the fun of adding the Arcwave Pow to the rotation, and it’s nice to always have the option to mix things up should the mood strike.