You want to invest in a pole dance pole but don’t know which brand to choose? No worries, at Pole Factory, we’ve summarized the main features of the three leading European brands: X-Pole, Lupit Pole, and ThePole Italy.

⚠️ Safety First

Before comparing brands, let’s make one thing very clear: a cheap pole bought on Amazon, AliExpress, or any other non-specialized website is not — and never will be — a good idea.

Pole dance is a high-risk sport, and a non-certified pole can be dangerous and cause accidents.

👉 Always invest in a professional, certified brand like X-Pole, Lupit Pole, or ThePole Italy: your safety must always come first.

1. X-POLE : THE WORLDWIDE LEADER

Founded in 2004 in the UK, X-Pole is now considered the world’s leading pole dance brand.

👉 Key features:

• Rigid pole (especially with lower ceiling heights).
• Classic spin: spin remains moderate, you need to give momentum to spin faster → perfect for beginners or for those prone to dizziness or nausea.
• Available in two diameters: 40 mm and 45 mm.
• Wide variety of finishes.
• Dome and base covered with silicone → protects floor and ceiling + improves grip (for greater safety).

2. LUPIT POLE : FLEXIBILITY AND SMOOTH SPIN

Founded in Slovenia in 2009, Lupit Pole quickly became a major European brand.

👉 Key features:

• Slightly more flexible pole → absorbs shocks by bending very slightly.
• Smoother, faster spin compared to X-Pole → requires little momentum to spin long and fast, ideal for combo lovers.
• Available diameters: 42 mm and 45 mm.
• Several finishes, though slightly fewer options than X-Pole.
• Different mounting system with fewer screws than X-Pole.
• Made in Europe.

3. THE POLE ITALY : ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

The ThePole brand is developed by AGM Design.it, an Italian company born from the experience of Laboratori Meccanici (La.Me.), active since 1976 in industrial development and scientific research.

👉 Key features:

• Installation either with pressure or fixed by screwing into floor and ceiling.
• Customization possible (height, ceiling angle, etc.) → higher price point.
• Available diameters: 40 mm and 45 mm (or 45 mm and 51 mm for UltraGrip).
• Exclusive finishes such as GeckoGrip or Ultragrip.
• Spin comparable to Lupit poles.
• Rubber end caps to protect floor and ceiling.
• Known for producing high-quality wooden-base stages.
• Italian know-how: by controlling the entire production process, AGM guarantees reliable, innovative, high-quality products.

👉 All these brands also offer poles with a Quick Lock system (or equivalent), which allows you to switch from spin to static mode in a single move. A real time-saver and comfort boost for varied training sessions!

To conclude, the brand you choose will depend mainly on your personal preferences: rigidity or flexibility, smoother or more controlled spin, budget, design, and the sensations you’re looking for. We hope this guide helps you see more clearly and find the pole that’s right for you!

And if you have any other questions we haven’t answered yet, feel free to reach out on Instagram (@polefactorymc) or via email through our contact form.

See you soon! ☽