Supercharged Thunderstick Power Wand

super strong, durable, ease of cleaning, Read more

I'm reviewing this after almost 3 years of fairly heavy use-- it still works like a champ. It's powerful, not super loud, and I like that it has variable speeds. (The Magic Wand brand is a little rumblier, but it only has two speeds-- high and low.) I've actually worked at a toy shop for the past 6 months, and this wand remains my favorite, plus it's reasonably priced. And I've even used it to massage my neck and shoulders! Read more

Note: This review is for a recently purchased Thunder Stick that appears made after they solved a series of issues related to the first design/manufacturing run. I cannot be completely sure, but I ran across some information through other sites that refers (unofficially) to the "Thunder Stick 2". Everyone knows the original Hitachi Magic Wand has been replaced with a very similar, but slightly weaker version licensed to another manufacturer (the HV-270 versus the HV-260). Note that some sellers are marketing the new version as the "original" and it is not. Having a need to replace our aging original Hitachi, led me to conduct serious research. Most (not all) roads led to the Thunder Stick. The Thunder Stick is nearly the same form factor as the Hitachi Wand. Key differences in form factor are 1) Thunder Stick is lighter and shaped slightly different, and 2) Thunder Stick head is made of a slightly softer material but contains more "bands" or ridges than the single center band on the Hitachi. In direct side by side comparison, the Thunder Stick is noticeably more powerful than the Hitachi. Also, the variable speed wheel selection, as opposed to the Hitachi rocker switch providing only two speeds (low and high), allows for any variation of vibration. The Thunder Stick is manufactured with quality you can feel, just like the Hitachi, but at a lighter weight. The cord length on both units (critical) are the same length. The Thunder Stick feels good ergonomically and the weight seems distributed very well. The Thunder Stick is also quieter than the Hitachi compared side by side. However, our Hitachi is not new so comparing noise (and strength) side by side may be a little unfair; though, without a doubt, I believe the Thunder Stick is noticeably more powerful than a Hitachi wand out of the box. My only concern (somewhat unfounded at this point) is the question of durability and only time will tell. The Hitachi Wands had a life expectancy (with us) of about 18-24 months before the motor would start to weaken. We have only had the Thunder Stick two weeks and will need more time before I could reliably opine on durability. In the end my recommendation would be to buy the Thunder Stick. I doubt any former Hitachi Wand user would be disappointed. Read more

DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS OR WOMEN WHO ARE VERY SENSITIVE!! IF YOU ARE LONG-STANDING, HIGHLY STIMULATE AND CAN GO FOR A LONG TIME THIS WAND IS NOT THE ONE!! YES IT HAS POWER, YES IT VIBRATES; BUT IT DOES NOT HIT THE CLITORAL SPOT AND WHEN IT DOES THERE IS NOT ENOUGH POWER TO EVEN TAKE YOU WHERE YOU NEED TO GO!! AS STATED, EXCELLENT DEVICE FOR A BEGINNER BUT FOR THOSE WHO ARE HIGHLY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR BODY THIS IS DEFINATELY NOT THE ITEM TO PURCHASE!! I HATED IT, WANTED TO RETURN IT BUT IT IS NOT A RETURNABLE ITEM. SO I JUST LOST MY MONEY BECAUSE THIS WAND IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY!! Read more

I broke my fifth metatarsal and percussion massagers were too brutal. My muscles were stiff and very weak. I initially wanted to get the Hitachi Magic Wand, but when I realized it was discontinued by Hitachi and the new version of the Magic Wand wasn't as powerful as what I was used to, I became intent on finding a quality substitute. This was a great replacement! I used it with muscle rubs and lotions, and cleaned it immediately (with a wet washcloth) after use and it still looks brand new. I didn't put it directly on my broken bone, but instead, put it on the sore muscles in my leg, ankle, and on my foot on the side opposite to my broken bone. It was gentle, unlike my percussion massager. It is very silent, which I wasn't searching for, but since I'm aware of the other uses of this massager, I think that would be a plus. It's fairly small and easy to store (1ft 2in long, just over 2in at its widest point). I took one star off because it is not as powerful as the original Hitachi on the sides of its bulb, but it is still very powerful on the round tip. Another reason why I took off one star was because the cord was a bit short (3ft long). Pros: - fairly silent - strong - easy controls - smallish size (1'2" long, 2.25" at its widest) - seems to be able to withstand using with lotions and oils if cleaned immediately(with wet washcloth) - discreet black design - easy to handle/not too heavy - flexible head Cons: - not as powerful on the sides of the bulb as on the tip of the bulb - short cord (3ft long) Read more