Ring Style Details

Style

Rigid – As the name suggests, this is a hard plastic ring. It was the first style I developed and still works great for many people. The main drawback is that it needs to stay fairly dry; moisture can lead to minor abrasions. These rings require the plastic ring hook and can sometimes create pinch points where the hook connects.

Flexible – Same design as the rigid style, but made from a soft, flexible material. The flexibility means less worry about moisture and adds a natural clamping effect as it compresses under tension. It also uses the standard ring hook.

Unified – A flexible ring printed directly attached to the locking hook. It’s a one-piece design that wraps the glans completely. This removes some pinch points—especially near the frenulum—but allows slightly less movement inside the cage. It also simplifies assembly by reducing the part count from four to three.

I’ve worn all three styles, but I prefer the ones that use the plastic ring hook. They allow more movement and feel better when mounted in the pivot. I don’t have frenulum pinching issues, so this setup works perfectly for me. If you’d rather skip straight to the unified version, go for it—there’s no loss of security with that design.

Band Width

The band width refers to the section at the very top of the ring. This area is slightly wider than the rest, helping to spread pressure over a larger area of skin. There are two options: standard and wide.

I prefer the comfort of the wide band, but a few users with glans rings under 20 mm have said the standard width felt more secure for them.

Wings

Now let’s talk about wings—the small tabs that extend from the main glans ring. Their purpose depends on placement, and they’re the most anatomy-specific part of the design. The Grip is built to prevent two common types of “escapes,” and each wing type targets one of them.

 

Upper Wings – These add extra leverage when pulling pressure is applied, causing the ring to pivot faster and clamp down on the shaft. The most common escape under pulling pressure happens when the top of the glans collapses and slips through. Upper wings help prevent that by triggering the clamping action sooner.

I personally don’t use upper wings on flexible rings—the flex and the wings tend to work against each other and create a pinching sensation near the top. I do use them on rigid rings, though, where they help keep things more secure.

Lower Wings – These prevent slipping along the underside of the shaft. Since most penises are slightly oval in shape, the lower wings help the ring contour better to that shape. The second most common escape—the flaccid turtle slip—happens when the penis becomes fully relaxed and slides out through the bottom before the clamp engages. Lower wings add friction and mild clamp activation to stop that.

I use these on every ring I wear. They’re the difference between occasional nighttime escapes and a consistently secure fit. They also add a slight feeling of support that just feels better during long wear.