But how come most of the V16 Optimums that I'm finding as a mouthpiece only (and not a kit) do not have the ring? What does the ring signify, anything?
The ring is just for looks. My V16 I own doesn't have a ring. I think only the newer models have rings, as mine is a few years old. So, don't worry about the ring or not.
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