Korky 96-8A BeehiveMAX Toilet Plunger
- Shape: Beehive Max
- Item Weight: 0.64 pounds
- Color: Black
- Product Dimensions: 6 × 6 × 17.5 inches
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A specialty-shaped plunger worth choosing specifically because your toilet's drain outlet is oblong rather than round, not a general swap for a plunger that already works.
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ASIN: B0851T29PFCategory: Toilet Plungers & Holders
Overview
The Korky BeehiveMAX is a rubber toilet plunger with a beehive-shaped head built to seal against both round and oblong (HET) toilet bowl outlets. The telescoping T-handle collapses for under-sink storage. Suits anyone replacing a plunger that will not seal on a modern toilet.
Standard oblong plungers were designed before high-efficiency toilets changed the shape of the bowl outlet, and that mismatch is what the beehive head is meant to fix. Korky positions this for households with a newer low-flow or elongated toilet where an old round-cup plunger never quite seals. The company states it is made in the USA from chlorine-resistant red rubber rather than a generic rubber blend.
- Beehive-shaped head for round and oblong outlets
- Telescoping T-handle collapses for storage
- Non-marking chlorine-resistant rubber
- Made in the USA
Who it's for
Best for anyone with a modern high-efficiency or elongated toilet bowl who has struggled to get a proper seal with a standard round plunger. Also suits households that want the plunger tucked out of sight, since the handle telescopes down for storage under a sink or vanity. Not aimed at buyers who want a caddy or holder included.
Pros and cons
- Beehive head seals oblong HET bowl outlets
- Handle telescopes for storage under sink or vanity
- Non-marking rubber will not scuff the bowl
- Made in USA from chlorine-resistant rubber
- No holder or caddy included
- Sold as a single unit, not a multi-pack
Performance notes
The beehive shape compresses more evenly against an oblong outlet than a straight rubber cup does, which is what lets it form a seal on toilets where a round plunger only touches part of the opening. Korky says the head works on both older round outlets and newer oblong ones, so the same plunger covers a toilet swap without buying a second tool. The telescoping handle is a storage feature rather than a plunging one: extend it to use, collapse it to tuck away.
Specifications
| Brand | Korky |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.64 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 17.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Plunger Head, Telescoping T-Shaped Handle |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Shape | Beehive Max |
| Item model number | 96-8A |
| Part Number | 96-8A |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Korky BeehiveMAX 96-8A fit a Kohler or TOTO toilet?
Korky states the plunger is designed for both older round-outlet toilets and newer high-efficiency models, and names Kohler and TOTO specifically as compatible brands.
Does the 96-8A handle collapse for storage?
Yes, it has a telescoping handle that collapses so the plunger can be stored under a sink or vanity out of sight.
What is the Korky 96-8A plunger head made from?
Korky lists it as chlorine-resistant red rubber, chosen so it will not mark up the toilet bowl.