Lower pressure when clamping than squeezing.

I have been doing pe on and off for about 3 years now. I usually stuck to manual stretches, jelq and squeezing. Lately I have been having issues getting a good squeeze routine in because my girth has gotten too big for my hands! A good problem to have. So I ordered some cable clamps and gave it a shot this week. Man, do I love clamping. It’s so nice not tiring your hands or struggling.just clamp and edge for a while. Love it.

My only issue is that my engorgement does not seem to get as firm. With squeezing I would get rock hard. Clamping it s much spongier, however it is just as big as with squeezing. I don’t get it. I also don’t get as swollen afterwards as I did with squeezes.

Am I getting as good of a workout?
I am going to add a second clamp tonight and see if that helps. Or maybe some light squeezes while clamped.

Oh how about the placement of the clamp? They clamp into more of an oval rather than a circle. So maybe tightening more on the sides or top/bottom has an effect on firmness.