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The Pole Pack
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items Build your own pole dance pack: pick at least one from each category to build a complete pack made for you. These are the keepers I'd actually recommend.
Sections
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Grip Aid
Pole Wear
Heels
Poles
Grip Aid
Pick the one that matches your hands, pole, and climate
Best for sweaty hands and humid weather. Works on chrome poles especially. Quick-dry, no stickiness.
Dry Hands
More of a tacky wax. Great for super dry hands or slippery powder-coated poles, but it can feel heavy if you already have grip. Perfect for static tricks!
iTac2 Sports Grip
Anti-perspirant style. Best for people with hyper-sweaty hands, especially in hot studios or humid weather!
Titegrip
A light dusting that helps when you don't want waxy build-up. Good for people who get sweaty palms but still want a natural feel pole.
Mighty Grip - Original Formula
Liquid grip with a little tack. Good in cooler weather when poles feel icy and hands feel dry.
Girlie Grip
Pole Wear
My go-to sticky leggings. Leopard is my favorite. If they feel too small or you hear the stitch stretch, that means they fit right. Once on, they're second skin and grip like crazy.
Sticky Leggings for Pole Dance
My go-to shorts for training. They don't move or roll no matter how much I flip or climb. They feel snug at first but that's the point, they stay put.
Scrunch pole shorts Lola - Dragonfly Brand
They protect without slipping and still let you grip with the back of your knee. Must if you're doing heels or flow.
Best Knee Pads for Dancers
High support, super flattering, without flattening everything out. Works for flips and inversions when you don't want to think about wardrobe malfunctions.
lululemon Energy Bra
Heels
Tip: Break these in with socks!
Classic first pole heel. Light enough to train in, stable platform, and not as scary as they look, I promise! Great entry point if you're new to heels.
Pleaser Adore 7" Heels | Buy Them At ShoeFreaks.ca
Once you're comfy in 7's, these are the upgrade. Taller, sexier lines, still solid for tricks. Honestly feel easier to balance in than stilettos.
Pleaser Flamingo-8"
More $$ but built like tanks. The ankle support and grip make a difference, and their designs are wild - leopard, holographic, snakeskin. These last longer if you're serious about heels
Hella Heels
Poles
All from Lupit or X-Pole. Please be weary of safety when buying poles elsewhere!
P.s the industry standard is 45mm for any pole.
My first home pole and still a fave. Powder coat gives solid grip in cold or dry weather.
Durability concern: Some people think the coating will peel or wear fast.
Reality: It holds up really well with regular use. Been using mine since 2020 and stil...
Lupit Classic pole G2
Same smooth Lupit spin, but the Quick-Lock lets you switch spin/static wayyy easier. You might think it's not worth the upgrade but trust me... It is.
Lupit poles G2 Quick lock
The classic. Chrome is the studio standard, so it feels familiar.
Durability concern: Chrome finish scratches or flakes.
Reality: It's super durable unless you're wearing jewelry or heels - keep it clean and it holds up.
XPERT Pro (PX) - Poles
This is the budget-friendly pole. It doesn't spin which honestly isn't a bad thing when you're starting out. If you just want something solid without dropping $$$, this one does the job.
X-Pole SPORT (NS) - Static Only