Small Fornax 4.0 Near Clear 31: F-3222 vs F-3181 Compared
By Strange Bedfellas Shop | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Đánh giá sản phẩm
Compare the two Small Fornax 4.0 Near Clear 31 silicone models, F-3222 and F-3181, on color, price, and fit to decide which suits you.
Quick answer
Both Small Fornax 4.0 models use Near Clear 31* silicone and share the same 6.75-inch total length and 5.5-inch usable length, so the real choice comes down to color and price: F-3222 costs $34 and comes in pale blue with red flash and hypershift teal purple, while F-3181 costs $30 in blue, white, and hypershift green.
What actually differs between F-3222 and F-3181
On the supplied catalog facts, the two Small Fornax 4.0 Near Clear 31 models match on firmness, total length, usable length, head diameter, and head circumference. The only stated differences are the color mix and the price. That means you are not choosing between two shapes or two firmnesses; you are choosing a finish and a budget.
Because the widest shaft diameter is only listed for F-3181 (1.75 inches) and not for F-3222, treat that as a gap in the listing rather than a difference. If maximum shaft width is a deciding factor for you, ask the shop to confirm the measurement for F-3222 before ordering.
Why Near Clear 31* matters for both
Near Clear 31* is the firmness shared by both models, so this comparison is not a firmness guide. If you already know you want Near Clear 31*, you can focus on color and price. If you are still deciding between Near Clear 31* and a softer or firmer silicone, read a dedicated firmness guide first, because the trade-offs there are different from the ones here.
The Near Clear name refers to the silicone's visual quality, and both listings describe multi-tone pours. Neither listing states anything about opacity or clarity beyond the color names, so choose based on the colors shown rather than assuming a specific level of transparency.
The price gap is small, but it is real
F-3222 is listed at $34.00 against a $50.00 comparison price, and F-3181 at $30.00 against the same $50.00 comparison price. The $4 difference is modest, but it is the clearest objective tiebreaker if you are indifferent to color. If one colorway appeals to you much more, paying the extra $4 for F-3222 is a reasonable choice given the shared dimensions.
Trade-offs to weigh before you pick
- Color versus cost: F-3222 offers a pale blue base with red flash and hypershift teal purple for $34; F-3181 offers blue, white, and hypershift green for $30. If neither palette strongly appeals, save the $4 with F-3181. Decide whether the colorway is worth $4 to you before checkout.
- Known versus unknown shaft width: F-3181 lists a widest shaft diameter of 1.75 inches; F-3222 does not list a widest shaft diameter in the supplied facts. If shaft width is a fit concern, ask the shop to confirm F-3222's measurement or choose F-3181. Do not assume F-3222 matches F-3181 at the widest point.
- Same size, same firmness: Both models share a 6.75-inch total length, 5.5-inch usable length, 1.25-inch head diameter, and 4.25-inch head circumference in Near Clear 31*. Neither is a size upgrade over the other. If you need a different size or firmness, look outside this pair.
Product facts at a glance
- Small Fornax 4.0 -- Near Clear 31* silicone -- F-3222: Firmness: Near Clear 31*; color: pale blue, red flash, hypershift teal purple; total length 6.75 inches, usable length 5.5 inches. The multi-tone pour gives you a more dramatic look at the higher price, while the dimensions match the other model.
Small Fornax 4.0 -- Near Clear 31* silicone -- F-3222 - Small Fornax 4.0 -- Near Clear 31* silicone -- F-3181: Firmness: Near Clear 31*; color: blue, white, hypershift green; total length 6.75 inches, usable length 5.5 inches; widest shaft diameter 1.75 inches. The lower price and stated widest shaft diameter make this the easier choice if you want a cooler color palette and a confirmed maximum width.
Small Fornax 4.0 -- Near Clear 31* silicone -- F-3181
Who should choose which
Best for
- Shoppers who want the teal-purple flash colorway and do not mind paying $34 for F-3222.
- Buyers who prefer a blue-white-green palette and want the lower $30 price with a stated 1.75-inch widest shaft diameter (F-3181).
- Anyone who has already decided on Near Clear 31* firmness and a 5.5-inch usable length.
Not for
- Shoppers who need a different firmness than Near Clear 31*.
- Buyers who require a different usable length or head size than 5.5 inches and 1.25 inches respectively.
- Anyone who needs a confirmed widest shaft diameter for F-3222 before ordering.
