I wasn't sure about the medium size at first, but the faux leather strands have a nice weight and land exactly where I aim them. The rigid handle gives me way more control than I expected for a beginner whip.
The wrist loop is such a small thing but it made me way less nervous about dropping it mid-swing. The fake leather feels surprisingly soft on the skin, and the stiff handle gives me decent control even though I've never used one before.