I got a literal pile of thrusting sex toys, and none of ’em has made me cum as fast as the Overdrive Remote thruster here. It’s even made my ears ring (momentarily!) following a hard climax. Why???:
It’s the vibration, I’m sure. Like small Magic Wand level vibes, except with more intensities – 10 speeds, stronger & stronger as you press the button.
No thrusting dildo is perfect, but holy-snapping-pussies, this one hammers and *rumbles*🔨🌊. Let’s see what I like and dislike – and which model Overdrive thruster is best IMO:
Overdrive Remote Thruster Summary:
Thrusting dildo with actually good vibration – 10 steady speeds, rumbly. 2.54-inch thrust length beats other handheld machines.
Smooth, firm silicone. The “Ridged” Overdrive is a super-effective G-spot toy. Like all thrusters, must be braced to keep thrusting forward = in-and-out vaginally.
$127.99 USD from CalExotics
$109.99 at Peepshow Toys
Pros & Cons of Overdrive
Pros
- Really rumbly, long-thrusting dildo.
- Deep vibration in 10 ❗total steady speeds.
- Smooth silicone, 2 shaft shapes.
- Effective G-spot massage from the “Ridged” version.
- 5 thrust speeds get “definitely fast enough.”
- Great handle design, easy to hold.
- Haven’t been able to stall it yet!
Cons
- Kinda loud – not for folks who are 👂 sensitive.
- Not reliably hands-free.
- Abstract = Not for folks who want a realistic penis-like feel.
The Overdrive Remote Control “Sex Machine”, both Ridged and Smooth, is made of nonporous silicone. They’re 6″ shaft length, and have a 1.6″ diameter (left to right) or 1.75″ diameter (front-to-back) wide × 2.05″ long head, and an average 1.5″ shaft diameter. Use either the buttons on the handle, or the remote control, to separately control 10 vibration speeds (all steady) and 5 thrust speeds. Overdrive machines are splashproof, not submersible; and USB magnetic rechargeable, both toy and remote.
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My Experience with CalExotics Overdrive Toys
Never expected to find wand-vibe power, but in a thrusting dildo. I especially didn’t think that a CalExotics product would be not just “pretty good – not bad” (that’s normal for the brand), but “OMG this is the best toy in its whole category.”
The vibration is rumbly, and shakes the thrusting-folds (bellows) in the middle of the Overdrive machine, though I feel the vibes most in the shaft (not the handle). The power reminds me of Magic Wand Mini (pretty strong, 4/5) except Overdrive is deeper-vibrating, and it’s got 10 total functions, *not* limited to 3 functions.
The thrusting is also: slightly longer vs. even the $255 Velvet Thruster Prime, which doesn’t vibrate – hence, the “just over $100” price for these Overdrive thrusters is another reason I think they’re comparatively awesome:
Best-in-class thrust length, + 10 speeds of rumbly vibration, $110? I never would’ve predicted that.
The ripply “Ridged” Overdrive is 10/10 my preferred model. As a G-spot fanatic, it’s just better for me, so I’ve only tested its smoother friend once (Smooth Overdrive Remote Control…).
The Overdrives’ firm silicone is silky-finished, but it’s not soft silicone – it’s not designed to imitate sex with a human penis. (Realistic thrust options, here, if you want ultra-realistic.) But this nonphallic choice, Overdrive, is drawing me back because it does have the deep vibration, unlike either a human cock *or* a sex machine.
As with other thrusting dildos, it’s not mounted on a frame, so you must brace the bottom of the Overdrive Remote thruster against something to keep it pushing into the vagina, instead of wiggling outward. I like the folded-towel method OK, but my best results are from just gripping the Overdrive Thruster’s handle, and “excaliburrrrr” dildo-sword-ing my own pussy as I orgasm.
2 Overdrive Silicone Shaft Feels
The Overdrive Remote Control Machine comes in either: Ridged (blue), or Smooth (fuchsia). The only difference is the texture on the front of the thrusting shaft:
- Ridged has 3 smooth ripples ))) after the primary ridge – that means more consistent G-spot stimulation, as it moves.
- Smooth, obviously, is smoother – it has one smoothed head ripple, and is simply untextured afterward.
The Smooth one is good, but I *love love love* repeated smooth ripples like this, for G-spotting. The corona glandis (cock-head ridge, or “crown”) is 10/10 the best part of the penis for me sexually, and this is getting multiple crowns stacked on top of each other, moving all together. It’s like, good dizzy 😵💫
How to Use CalExotics’ Overdrive Ridged & Smooth Machines
Three important points, first:
- Vent open. If you don’t open this flap⬆️⬆️, the silicone bellows suck in weirdly and impede movement.
- Lubricant is required. To reduce drag / friction – Good lube makes it more fun. I’m using Sliquids Silk & Sassy currently. One doesn’t have to survey thousands of women to realize lube makes thrusting sex feel more satisfying – because it eliminates stress to the vaginal mucosa.
- Just avoid the suction cup, really. Do not purchase this if you want a thruster you can kneel over & ride on. This is not the one. The Overdrive Remote suction cup is mediocre at best.
How to Position & Control Overdrive Thrusting Machine
First, grip the handle and find the buttons. The bottom button is for thrusting, and the wavy top button is for vibration. Press down on either button for 3 seconds to power on the machine.
The handle also makes it a good pick for handing over to a partner: it’s 4 inches handle length, plus 10 inches moving dildo + bellows folds length.
Before you start the thrusting, lubricate the shaft, and slowly insert its head into the vagina.
For good G-spot stimulation, you must face the Ridged Overdrive the right way: the ripples should be visible to massage the anterior vaginal wall & associated “G zone.” This means, when you’re looking down at the toy, you’ll be able to see the buttons on its handle – the toy’s front side, will be facing your (/your partner’s) front side, the belly.
When controlling the Overdrive thrust machine’s functions, I like to start on the first thrusting speed, then pick up the pace as I get more aroused. The same for the vibration: it’s so low and rumbly to start, that I’m usually on function #3 fast, and then move to function #8 or so when I’m finishing.
Increasing the thrusting Overdrive speeds + vibration incrementally, step by step, is for gentler warmup and arousal. But: since this is a thruster I can come fast on, I also sometimes will dive into the 3rd or 4th speed, and halfway up the rumbling vibration, to orgasm in 1 minute flat – and that’s great too. Different styles, for different moods.
Care & Cleaning the Silicone Thruster
First, be sure to close the silicone flap at the bottom of Overdrive’s handle.
Then, apply any soap to its silicone length.
Scrub it down, using running water to lather, rinse, and remove germs.
Let it dry or shake the water off, and you’re good to go.
Magnetic Rechargeable, Remote & Thrusting Vibrator
Both the thruster itself, and its remote control, are magnetic rechargeable via the single cord included with the Overdrive Remote Control Sex Machine.
The cable splits so it includes 4 different magnetic recharging nodes – doesn’t matter which of the pair you use on the thruster, vs. the remote.
Recap & Rating the Overdrive Dildo Machine
The Overdrive vibe-machines are now the best thrusting dildo options – because they thrust as long as any other thruster toy, plus they have stronger and rumblier vibration than realistic pulse-thrusting dildos. I’m still pretty shocked that the vibration is so deep, and with 10 total steady speeds – so I’m not having to avoid annoying patterns.
Far from being a buzz-fest like another affordable CalExotics lineup I tested recently, this is pleasing to both my clit indirectly, and my vagina. Plus, it’s the smooth-flowing Ridged one of the Overdrive pair that satisfied my G-spot satisfied, fast. Yeah, I’m surprised how good these are.
Splurge on an Overdrive machine here!
| Feature | Rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Orgasms per dollar value: Bangin’ thrusting length, super-rumbly vibes – best thruster I’ve tested, 8 years in. Ears-ringing orgasms. It is not a phallic feel, though, so sometimes I want a different thrusting setup or just jerking a dual-density dildo into myself. | 4.75 |
| User experience/ Ease of use: Easy button control. Love the 10 progressive vibration speeds. 5 thrust speeds is good too. Handle is genuinely easy to grip. The ripples on the Ridged model are enough to stimulate the G-spot more, yet not painfully bumpy. (Do use lube.) Needs to be angled right, and must be either held or braced to ensure the thrusting keeps moving forward – not hands-free. The remote helps. Is noisy. | 4.75 |
| Luxury feel: Body-safe smooth silicone, Pro. packaging, Great colors, USB rechargeable toy and remote. | 5.0 |
| Thrust Intensity: Fantastic for a handheld toy; still not a real, metal-frame-mounted fucking machine. | 4.0 |
| Total | 4.6 of 5 ⭐s |
| Dimensions | 1.6″ median width, 1.75″ maximum width × 6″ length (insertable). Up to 14″ total length at full thrust. |
| Thrusting specs. | 2.54″ fixed thrust length. From 48 to 64 strokes / minute. |
| Vibration info. | 10 steady speeds. Power: From 3.0 to 8.0, out of 10 max. Rumble: From 10.0 to 9.0 / 10 – extra-rumbly. |
The thruster won’t go into the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th mode. It worked fine the 1st time I used it. After charging it back up for 2nd attempt. Thruster would only work on the 1st slow setting. 2,3,4 & 5 wouldn’t activate. Anywhere I need to go to look at, to fix the rest of the Thruster Settings.
CalExotics has a 1-year warranty period for this product if the functions are not working for you.