Is expressed as a ripe peach, but just elastic. Ideal for building and developing a weak hand muscles. Does not stink. Simply wash and it's like new again. The Sticky is due to the the plastic adapts so well and quasi firmly drawn. It bake shortly night the washing, but without leaving any residue. One can by entwas strength (z. B. Mondamin) fix, if it too distracting. Exercising helps quite well.