Near-Bit Stabilizer
As the name suggests, if a stabilizer is installed in the bottom hole assembly just above the bit, it is called a ‘Near-bit stabilizer’. Since the drill bit has a pin connection, near near-bit stabilizer has box-to-box connections to connect between the drill bit's pin end and the drill collar's pin end. A near-bit stabilizer reduces the bit tilt and provides more stability while drilling, which helps reduce bit whirl.