A2.5 Ring cheek piece introduces poll pressure as well creating leverage on the mouthpiece, the 2 Ring version is the softest version of ring bit as the ring softens the leverage on the mouthpiece and poll.

The Ported Barrel was created to relieve pressure on the tongue via the the medium port, which creates space for the tongue. The Barrel joint relieves pressure on the bars by spreading it over a larger area and limiting the nut cracker action of a conventional snaffle.