Threaded vs Threadless
Threadless
• Has a universal pin to fit all bars
• Only comes in 18, 16, and 14 gauge bars
• The end is held in by bending the pin slightly which causes tension against the inside of the bar.
• The tension can be adjusted to allow the pin to be more easily removed or hard enough to be semi-permanent.
• When we send out our pins we bend them to have medium tension. Although, we can set the tension to whatever you desire.
• Threadless is better for forward facing jewels.
• Pins are usually easier to use for jewelry that needs to be removed often.
Internally Threaded
• Only specific gauge threads properly fit their specific gauge bars. A 14 gauge ball will only fit a 14 gauge bar.
• Threaded jewelry can come much larger. Commonly up to 0 gauge.
• Threaded ends tend to have a better selection. Although pin selections have grown over the last couple of years.
• Smaller threads, up to 14 gauge, can be fairly universal between manufacturers. However, once you go past 14 gauge threading can become proprietary. This means one companies ends may not fit another company’s barbell.
• We do not guarantee that our ends will fit barbells from other shops. Please make sure you know the manufacturer of the end and barbell before purchasing.
• Internally threaded bars allow for smooth insertion
Externally Threaded
Tribal Rites no longer sells externally threaded jewelry.
• Only specific gauge threads properly fit their specific gauge bars. A 14 gauge ball will only fit a 14 gauge bar.
• Threaded jewelry can come much larger. Commonly up to 0 gauge.
• Threaded ends tend to have a better selection. Although pin selections have grown over the last couple of years.
• Smaller threads, up to 14 gauge, can be fairly universal between manufacturers. However, once you go past 14 gauge threading can become proprietary. This means one companies ends may not fit another company’s barbell.
• We do not guarantee that our ends will fit barbells from other shops. Please make sure you know the manufacturer of the end and barbell before purchasing.
• Internally threaded bars allow for smooth insertion