The Spank-O-Matic II was officially released in late May, 2009. They've been shipping briskly since then, and as always I encourage owners to share their feelings about their machine after getting a reasonable amount of experience using it. Customers are always welcome to email me their thoughts... if it's an interesting testimonial, please indicate that I can use it or expect a request to do so in response. All testimonial providers are kept in the strictest confidence.
SOM II Owner in the UK writes:
All arrived safely, many thanks. Really pleased with the SOM too - it felt like a gamble buying something like this over the internet, but it really does deliver all you promise on your site and more. Congratulations on a great design - am very glad I choose your product over the robospanker! Thanks too for your excellent customer service and fast turn around on the order.
SOM II LT Owner in the SF Bay Area writes:
I'm very happy to write you a testimonial, because I absolutely LOVE my LT! Like everyone, I'm skeptical of the claims I read on the Internet, and your site certainly makes some. I feel like I could go down a list and back up every single one:
? yes, this machine hits hard!
? it's super easy to put together (thanks for the video!) and adjusts in a snap
? if you can think up a position, the SOM 2 is able to do it
? using the hand control is surprisingly like spanking someone, and provides a remarkable amount of finesse to the user
? upgrade to the full hand control, because the auto modes are cool, cool, cool
? it's very easy to take this machine back and forth to my partner's house or a party, although I found the golf case you mention way too big for it
? it's a great caning machine
? did I mention that it hits really hard?!?
Thanks so much for making this amazing spanking machine!
SOM II Owner in rural Texas writes:
Thanks for the great machine! It works every bit as well as you describe, and maybe even better. I have not been able to find someone to spank me, so the Spank-o-matic is a perfect solution. I love the way it works and it is certainly effective. I would strongly recommend this machine.
SOM II Owner in Chicago Illinois writes:
Hi Paul:
As I told you, I want to write a testimonial for your spanking machine. I've been using my new SOM for the last six months, and feel it's as good a time as any to send my thoughts. I'm not quite sure what to say so I'll just tell my story.
I bought a Robospanker years ago, and while it works OK, it's not going to get a great review from me. I didn't really realize how limited it was until I came across your SOM machine. I thought about it, and realized that every spanking I had had from the Robospanker over the last several years was exactly the same. It's really only good for one position, so I would always lie on a bondage bench I own. I use the hard setting, and don't ever change it, and wish it had more to give. I take maybe a hundred whacks, maybe more, until I feel done. Then I jerk off. Same thing, every time. I knew I had to try your machine.
I was initially very impressed with the construction quality of the SOM. It's obvious that lots of thought went into the design, and it just says "quality." It was easy to set up, the instructions were good, and everything worked out of the box. I immediately made the mistake of whacking myself too hard, and with poor aim. A lesson, indeed! I must have been in quite a rut, because my first handful of spankings wer ein that same old position. But I really enjoyed playing with the power, timing, and programs on the hand control. The machine was awesome!
Since then, I've tried almost everything I can think of. I use the computer connection more than I thought I would, but the hand control remains more convenient for me, since I can play in the garage where I store it. I've added all of your paddles and canes, plus a couple of my own. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a bench to go with my machine, mostly because of the restraint option. Thank you so much for the incredible machine.
SOM II Owner in Tarpon Springs, Florida writes:
I use your machine in my wife's discipline routine, and we occasionally take it to a play party. It's a big "hit" in both roles. Thanks!
SOM II Owner in Banff, Canada writes:
Right on, fabulous piece of equipment. Very happy customer here.
SOM II Owner in Dearborn, Michigan writes:
1. Overall... amazing, really impressive;
2. The power is much better than I expected;
3. Even the base controls give a lot of options/flexibility;
4. The restraint device is great... so simple yet effective;
5. The 4610a compressor is perfect for it; Aside from being soooo quiet, one of the 2 connections is regulated... so you can 'top it off' but still have a smaller pressure/airflow if desired;
6. I didn't think of this when I ordered it, but the automater really helps make it so a session can last longer;
Editor's note: the referenced compressor is a DeWalt unit, slightly larger than the Senco.
SOM II LT Owner in "an unnamed beachside town," Florida writes:
I have spanked myself repeatedly with my new machine over the last month, and just can't get enough of it. You have let me live out a lifelong fantasy that I never had the guts to do in real life. I am certain that spanking myself with a machine isn't the same as having a real spanker work me over, but it is as close as I am going to get and one hell of a lot better than dreaming about it. Thank from a satisfied customer (in an unnamed beachside town, please).
Michael Masterson of RealSpankings.com writes:
It hits harder than you could ever require. I have dialed things in with the computer control, much more from the SOMII soon. This thing is a beast, from sensual to severe with the flick of a finger. I am a very satisfied customer.
SOM II Owner in Atlanta, Georgia writes:
My husband is THE poster child for the vanilla world and wants nothing to do with spanking me. I was very frustrated and tired of asking him to do it; finally, I just gave up. One day (about a year ago), I saw the RoboSpanker on a video clip and ordered one immediately, not taking any time to look into it further. HUGE mistake! When the RS came, it was so large and heavy, all I could do was back my car out of the garage and slide the two boxes into the furthest corner, where they remain today...unopened and covered with cobwebs! I couldn't possibly have moved or assembled it alone (and certainly couldn't ask my husband to help!). Furthermore, I have no idea where I would have "hid" it between uses! What a waste of money!!
Then, just a couple of months ago, I did a "spanking machine" search (out of curiosity) and found the SpankOMatic II. I ordered one and have been absolutely THRILLED with it's performance!! It is easy to assemble/disassemble and even easier to use...alone! I finally feel complete and it has even sparked a new flame in our sex life!! A couple of nights a week, I have a "date" with my SOM II and go to bed with red (or purple!) buns, a smile on my face, my husband's arm around me and my SOM II neatly tucked away under our bed!! (BTW... This is the closest I would ever come to cheating!) ;)
Please add me to your long list of HAPPY, RED-BOTTOMED CUSTOMERS!! Great job on this wonderful, marriage-saving invention!!
SOM II Owner in Undisclosed Location writes:
The machine is amazing. Someone must have an ass of steel to need more power than this.
SOM II Owner in Sherman Oaks, California writes:
Paul -- the SOMII is fantastic! Wow... don't know what to say :) we are just starting out and haven't had a chance to explore all the features including the auto mode but I'm sure it's gonna be very exciting!
SOM II Owner in London, UK writes:
Simply brilliant! I had very high expectations for your SOM II machine, and they have all been exceeded. It was a tremendous hit at a recent club night where it went paddle to paddle with your competitor and, you might say, spanked that other machine. The SOM II is incredibly sleek and sexy, and works even better than you claim. Thank you so much for the newest and best tool in my toybox.
SOM II Owner in Modesto, California writes:
I've been using the spanker several times a week since it came in June, and have to say it's the most amazing toy I own. So far, whether I'm alone with the machine or using it on a friend, there's nothing I have wanted to do that it hasn't been able to do. It's very powerful! Congratulations on a great machine, you have one very satisfied customer!
SOM II Owner in Hugo, Colorado writes:
Just wanted to write to thank you for a great machine. I am truly enjoying it.
SOM II Owner in Rochester Hills, Michigan writes:
The Spank-O-Matic II is a brilliant piece of machinery. I live alone, and play the same way, but I don't want a big black box sitting around and that kept me from that "other" machine. My spanker is very easy to store and move about, although if it is broken down all of the way there are lots of pieces to deal with. I haven't yet gone to find a golf bag per oyur recommendation, but do expect to end up using one. It hits plenty hard, that's for sure. Great work, I'm quite pleased!
Future SOM II Owner in undisclosed location writes:
This isn't exactly a testimonial, since I haven't bought your machine yet, but I wanted to let you know that your explanations and approach worked for me. I knew I wanted a SOM II when I first saw it. However, I read your counters to the Robospanker claims, and then went to read the claims themselves. Your links and explanations are clear and present a good case but I remained concerned about the compressor health risks from the Robospanker site. I decided to write DeWalt, the company that made my air compressor. Their response requested that I read the manual to understand all risks and concerns with the compressor. I did, and that sealed it for me. Nothing about the health risks of bacteria or oil, ventilation was related to spraying things, and draining the tank is no big deal and something I already do. I want the more capable machine and will be ordering my SOM II in time for Christmas.
Although the SOM II was brand new in 2009, it's been in development for years and thoroughly tested throughout, of course. The final pre-production model provided many hours of spanking over one last test weekend at the Texas All-State Spanking Party just before being released, and you can read a little about one target's experience in Zed and Ginger's blog, here: Texas Allstate Party 2009 Part II. (Note: This blog has since gone to an closed format, and is not available to the geeral reader.) A long-time skeptic of spanking machines, she concludes the SOM II portion of her tale with this: "I was actually thoroughly impressed with this machine. It wasn't a pansy machine - it actually delivered quite a good wallop!"
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