The sleeve that came with the machine was unbelievably tight. It got the job done, but felt less like a blowjob and more like sticking your dick into an angry little robot. This sleeve feels much better, almost as good as the real thing. Just be careful if ordering outside the US. The shipping box was discreet, but the customs form had it labelled as "replacement sleeve for motorized massage machine" along with some "water based massage oil". Wouldn't take a genius to figure out it's spare parts for a wank robot
Pros: Feels almost like a blowjob
Cons: The not so subtle customs declaration. Though not sure what else you could really call it...
Conclusion: Worth it if you find the original sleeve too tight/over stimulating
The device could get the job done with the default sleeve, but it was not particularly comfortable, and full insertion on each stroke required some force. As such, it had sat unused in the cupboard for months.
The new sleeve is a significantly better experience. It is not noticeably wider visually, but is much softer, which is especially important where the canister narrows. This is the sort of improvement over other options to justify the additional clean up effort, and is likely to get much more use.
Company took a long time to respond to feedback with an upgraded product — which really should be an option at device purchase rather than an additional cost — but did an excellent job eventually.
Cons: Opening could be bigger — this is still not super easy to get in to — and additional cost is high given international shipping
Conclusion: Makes the machine worth using again
I got the newer ones which I found out on reddit were injected but the old ones were poured, so this is only valid at least for these newer models sold at the end of January 2025 and onwards. The inner textures on these are much more nuanced than on the normal sleeves which underwhelmed me. I took advantage of a 3 unit package deal . They were better than expected because the website did not do a great job of showing textures.
Pros: Much more nuanced textures than the originals
Cons: I would even try a even looser model if possible like a DOUBLE wide haha
Conclusion: Good for stamina training
Like the other reviewers, I didn't know my dick was that big until the regular sleeve that came with my Ultra felt a bit tight. It was still usable but this makes it much more "comfortable" if you know what I mean. Also the lube lasts longer when I use this one vs the normal one.
Pros: Feels much more comfortable
Conclusion: big improvement
Not sure why these sleeves are labeled as "Ultra-Wide" because they fit me better than the sleeves that come with the unit, and I don't consider myself as having a larger dick than most guys. The sleeves that came with the AutoBlow (including the sleeves that you could order separately) were too tight for me and would squeegee the lube right off after a few minutes of use, which made it uncomfortable and a hassle to have to constantly re-lube. Even the improved AB with the option to tighten or loosen the inner ring that holds the sleeve in place didn't help at all and so I put the unit away.
I got an email from AB that had these wide sleeves advertised on it and decided to give them a try. These worked out WAY better and I was able to enjoy the AB from beginning to end, a session about an hour long (when it's good I like to take my time). And I think I only had to re-lube once.
If the original sleeves felt too tight or uncomfortable to use the machine frequently (or at all), these wider option sleeves will solve that issue. Although if you really are sporting a bigger or wider than average sized dick (congrats), I don't think the sleeves here -- even labeled as "ultra wide" -- are going to help you.
I've got other toys in my box and the FleshJack/Light is the one company that could be considered Autoblow's competition. Both companies have similar price points, but the FJ/L pulls ahead of AB when it comes to the male masturbator toys market.
Not sure if FJ/L has been in the market longer than AB, but the company offers a lot of the features that AB reviewers have suggested/want in their toys like aesthetic and realistic looking sleeves that are interchangeable, along with different inner textures to choose from. The FJ/L even has a realistic looking mouth sleeve that has teeth and a tongue (they don't operate separately but they do add to the sensations when in use), and they offer the "Launch," which will turn any standard FJ/L case into an auto-sucking machine. Their standard sleeves aren't too tight, and they do offer some that are tighter. I get that from a company's perspective, Autoblow is making the decision that the sleeve has to accommodate the widest variety of dick sizes. Therefore, it's better for a wider dick to stretch the sleeve, but a dick with thinner girth may not even touch the sides or get enough friction, and won't get any pleasure at all, so it really isn't the company's fault. However, now that there is the option of a wider sleeve, as other reviewers have suggested, customers should be given the option between the regular and wider sleeve when first ordering the unit.
What works in AB's favor is that the machine is lighter and not as cumbersome as the FJ/L's "Launch," and their continuing efforts to evolve the machine. From the original to the Ai Ultra to the Ai plus and now the Vaccu Glide, Autoblow is constantly trying to improve its product.
Anyway, these are just my thoughts on it.
Even though the prices on adult toys seem to be outrageous, these are not like the products that were available to our fathers and grandfathers (or even our younger selves, for that matter). These toys have quality improvements that equal and, in many cases, surpass the real thing.
Pros: Added width makes the sleeve much more pleasurable to use and doesn't squeegee the lube off of my junk
Cons: The sleeve's orifice looks plain compared to what the FleshJack/Light has to offer. And the wider sleeve should be offered as a choice when a customer first orders an Autoblow unit.
Conclusion: If The Original Sleeve Is Too Tight, Here's The Solution
The sleeve is still a bit tight, but the softer material definitely helps making it less uncomfortable and intense than the default sleeve. As another reviewer mentioned, yes, the internal textures could use more imagination, instead they took this artificial approach with a constant pattern for pure stimulation, which is not bad don't get me wrong but... This product is supposed to simulate a BJ right? It ought to look and feel like the inside of a mouth. I'm talking tongue, uvula, soft and hard plate, oropharynx (deep throat), or even teeth (personally not a fan of teeth but would still be cool, I'd understand if it didn't get done though). I feel like adding those elements would make the experience a whole lot more realistic, now it would definitely be easier said than done to try and model the sleeve like this but I feel like it would be worth it 100%. This also applies to the other sleeve versions, vaginal and anal etc. Their inside texture is also very deadpan and feels artificial and lazy-esque, it does the job but man come on! Be a little more creative please... There's also this weird empty space inside the case, about 2-3 inches of unused space at the bottom where there could be extra sleeve length, it looks a bit odd when you take a peek from the other side. I don't hate the product, just trying to give some constructive criticism. The autoblow ai ultra has completely changed the masturbation game for me and its still exciting to use it every single time, I love the product but a little more effort into the sleeve would make it night and day in my opinion.
Pros: Slightly less tight, softer material, cheap.
Cons: Same uncreative internal texture, sleeve still doesn't fill up the entire case. Doesn't come with an extra case.
Conclusion: Good purchase for girthier fellows, but the texture inside could use a lot more optimization and realistic details.
Nice to change the feeling from time to time. Sometimes I want it tighter, sometimes looser. In one jerk off session I change my sleeve a couple of times and even change it depending on which videos I'm watching. Mainly for this price I would have appreciated a new texture but they reused the same texture from the normal sleeve series.
Pros: Feels different as its looser
Cons: Would want a new texture
Conclusion: Works better but guys please be creative
Appreciated that I could get a bigger sleeve for my BIG BIG BIG penis. Just kidding its not that big but the one it comes with was slightly too tight for my taste. This makes it perfect and video sync now is more enjoyable.
Cons: maybe the one it comes with should not be so narrow
Conclusion: Worked for what i needed
This was too tight with the sleeve it came with. I was not happy about that but I was able to use it anyways over the past 6 months just making sure I lubed up a lot. I bought 2 of these and they are game changers. Feels way better for my thick penis and it would have been nice to be able to buy it with this sleeeve.
Pros: Finally it feels amazing
Cons: Didn't like to buy it
Conclusion: If you are thick, this is it