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Should I get TG or Brass? :(
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I LOVE my TG 45…it is super dry here and I now can grip my pole with no grip aid ever! I have not noticed the gold dye coming off, but Chemmie's explanation is spot on…
Lots of complaints that the new xpole brass is slick. I have felt it and it didn't feel like other brass poles I've used. Best of luck!
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@ Feed Stacy Tacos (giggles at name) That's hard to say. My suggestion on the x pole Brass working better for sweaty hands is just a thought. I know some girls love the x pole brass, and others it doesn't work with their body chemistry. I personally never have to wipe my hands from sweat…if anything my hands are too dry to grip. I think that is why the TG works well for me.
I lived in CA for a while when I first had my TG. I did get sweaty sometimes because my pole was upstairs and we didnt' have AC. I would slip a bit then. So maybe the brass would work for you?
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Aaaahh, so I just went ahead and put in an order for the 45 brass. Hopefully it works with my body chemistry! Thank you so much everyone! You are all awesome! 🙂
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Exciting! Let me know how it works for you!!
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I guess by all tye different results you see- its pretty individualized! Coated or not coated- my TG pole has the finish worn down, looks odd and its slippery for me!! I love the brass at my studio. It works fo rme. I guess everyone has their preference- It would probably be helpful if you go tot try them out before you decided. I think you made a good choice though. 🙂
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Thanks PaulettePoles. I guess the only reason I was not thinking of brass was because of the cost.
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I love my TG Xpole 50mm and have pretty much the exact experience that Veena has on hers. It is very grippy, especially if you or the room is warm. I have had my pole for 3 years and my coating has not come off at all *knock wood*. On that note, I would absolutely LOVE to see X-pole do maybe a limited edition run of a multi-color titanium finish. That's always been my favorite 'color' so I would buy a pole like that in a heartbeat. I hope you enjoy your new brass pole Stacy!
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It’s been about 2 weeks since my xpole xpert in 45mm brass arrived and I loveee it! It really did take about two weeks to break it in. at first, I was really worried that I had made a mistake in ordering the brass cause it was quite slippery. However, my boyfriend and his friends all have been helping to break it in for me! Lol And for the most part, I only have to wipe it down with alcohol every other use or so. the 45mm is perfect for my little hands….pole sits still hurt. Lol overall, I have noticed a small increase in upper body strength and I’ve been working on flexibly. I am extremely happy with my late xmas gift! 🙂 just wanted to update you still since many of you contributed to my decision.
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OMG, I just noticed that you are in Sacramento!!! I'm about three hours away. There are other veneers between you and me. We should plan a veneer pole day somewhere!!! Do you go to a studio??
BTW, I just received my 45mm titan gold xpert. The chrome was driving me nuts, especially since I'm used to my 50mm titan gold of two years. THEN a few days after I placed the order, I skype pole jammed with paunobs and the chrome was perfect, ugh! So I'll have two 45's, one chrome and one titan gold. I'll probably sell the 50mm titan gold.
Glad to hear you love your new pole 🙂
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Thank you for the update Stacey!!!!!
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Hi! So I have my new brass X-pert for about a week now, trying some tricks on it.
When I practiced some moves in the studio using chrome pole, I had no problem doing lean back, gemini, jade and teddy stuff.
However when I'm practicing with my own pole (brass), I can't really grip well with my legs or armpit! Its just so slipperly… I can't even climb and stay long on it!
Did it really change the grip after the 'break in'? Or shall I go for chrome/TG instead?
I'm really struggling! Does anyone had similar experience?
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It will become grippy when you break it in. I bought the exact same pole my studio used but it was nothing like the studio poles grip-wise. After a few months of use the grip improved enough for me to feel secure but it will be a while before it's like the studio poles. You have to remember that they're used all day, every day so are broken in a lot faster.
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@ hookedonpole: I'm in Davis so let me know if you plan something 😀
@Feed Stacy Tacos: if you ever want a pole buddy let me know, I'm fairly close to you and I've got the TG if you ever wanna try it.
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I just got the brass xpole a couple weeks ago. I love it. I sweat when I dance and I love that brass still offers some grip with a little sweat.
To compare I bought a TG extension to use on my 50 mm chrome (so I basically have a hybrid pole, half TG/half chrome). I do like the TG and it's definitely grippier than chrome, but every once in a while it just seems to get damp and then it's really slick.
At the studio I go to they have chrome poles which are really broken in. I like chrome just fine until I start to sweat and then it's all over.
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