Should I buy a 45 or a 50? - Discussions

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Should I buy a 45 or a 50?

Posted by Quirkygrl16 on August 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm

I found an xpole on Craigslist but it’s 45mm. I’ve only ever used 50mm, and it fits me almost perfectly so I worry a 45 would be too small? I’d go check the pole out obviously to make sure it was legit, but I worry about width. Any thoughts ?

Quirkygrl16 replied 11 years, 3 months ago 7 Members · 15 Replies
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Lyme Lyte

Member
August 3, 2013 at 4:07 pm

Go for the 45!!! It is becoming the industry standard, plus your going to love the hand grip on a smaller pole!
Lyme Lyte

Member
August 3, 2013 at 4:08 pm

I have a 50, 45, and 38….and actually like the 38. But if I ever perform, which is my dream someday, it’s most likely going to be on the 45.
Quirkygrl16

Member
August 3, 2013 at 4:10 pm

Is it pretty easy to adjust?
Dancing Paws

Member
August 3, 2013 at 4:33 pm

Unless you have reeeeally large hands, 45s are great. They are not hard to adjust too.
Lyme Lyte

Member
August 3, 2013 at 4:34 pm

Very easy!
CapFeb

Member
August 3, 2013 at 4:42 pm

I find 38 waaaaaaay too small. Impossible to do cross ankle or cross knee or flag. I prefer 45 for some things and 50 for others. When I learn a new move it’s usually on the 50. But it is becoming standard to use 45. The 45 is better for split grip or twisted, in my opinion. I can’t tell a difference between the two on moves I’ve mastered, honestly. But I have big hands. Not freakishly big. Just wide palms and long fingers.
CapFeb

Member
August 3, 2013 at 4:43 pm

I find 38 waaaaaaay too small. Impossible to do cross ankle or cross knee or flag. I prefer 45 for some things and 50 for others. When I learn a new move it’s usually on the 50. But it is becoming standard to use 45. The 45 is better for split grip or twisted, in my opinion. I can’t tell a difference between the two on moves I’ve mastered, honestly. But I have big hands. Not freakishly big. Just wide palms and long fingers.
Quirkygrl16

Member
August 3, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Great to know split grip is easier. I’ve been have a bit of trouble with that on a 50. I’ve heard spins are harder on a 45?
Quirkygrl16

Member
August 3, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Great to know split grip is easier. I’ve been have a bit of trouble with that on a 50. I’ve heard spins are harder on a 45?
FeeDen

Member
August 3, 2013 at 5:47 pm

I would go with the 45mm. I started with the 50mm 3 years ago and after a year got a 45mm. I find grip so much easier especially for spins my fingers used to ache with the 50mm and I had no trouble adjusting with thigh grips. I'm about 5ft 5 with slightly smaller than average hands.
Quirkygrl16

Member
August 3, 2013 at 5:57 pm

Thank you ALL for clearing this up. Looks like i'm saving up for a 45 🙂
Dancing Paws

Member
August 3, 2013 at 7:12 pm

smaller poles are significantly easier for me to do spins on.
Angie La

Member
August 4, 2013 at 4:47 pm

Easy, 45!
Monicasaerialadventures

Member
August 4, 2013 at 6:38 pm

45 is industry standard
Quirkygrl16

Member
August 4, 2013 at 6:47 pm

Thanks everyone! I'll be saving up for a 45mm!