Should I get TG or Brass? :(

Feed Stacy Tacos started this discussion · 1/13/2012

Hey everyone! Sooo, I thought I was going to get TG for my first pole, but now it's out of stock on xpole website...sooo while snooping around, I now kind of want a brass pole. But then I looked at some threads here on the site about the Xpole Brass pole and there seem to be a lot of mixed reviews, ie, xpole brass poles are not the best brass poles on the market. I am a beginner (taking classes at a studio), but I would love to own my own at home. I don't stick very well to Chrome, which is why I was looking at TG or Brass. I do know that TG will wear off eventually, but is it still sticky or does the stickiness wear away with the coating? And since brass is a soft metal, does it get bent/dinged a lot? If anyone who has owned both an xpole TG and brass pole could give me their insight I would really appreciate it. Thanks, loves! 😀

29 replies

Podzhi · 1/13/2012
I have tried both and I own xpole brass myself. for beginner to intermediate level I was in love with the pole that slightly slick (like chrome) cause u spin on the pole a lot. but now I'm in advance level and I work easier with sticker pole like brass. (TG is def sticker than chrome but still not that sticky, the brass even thou its sticky but its not to the point that you can't spin on it) the xpole brass is coated yet the coating will be lasting for 10 20 years. its not coming off that easily if you worry about that. If your body is always warm it kinda help the grip i think. but my body gets cold easily so I need grippy pole like brass :) The TG not enough for me. all these just personal experience.
PaulettePoles · 1/13/2012
My TG xpole is slippery and the coating has worn off to the chrome! I would def get brass if I had to do it over again
chemgoddess1 · 1/13/2012
The titanium is NOT a coating over chrome. Titanium is naturally a silvery color. In order for the gold color to come out an electrical current is passed through the metal and the top layer is oxidized...think rust on a car. All you have done is removed this light surface coloration. You have not removed the titanium. We have all seen the jewelry...no one ever thinks it is the same stuff: http://thenaughtygirlboutique.com/images/products/detail/HT.jpg Here is more info if you would like to read about it: http://www.electrohio.com/Finishing/TiAnodizing/TiAnodizing.htm I would muc prefer if XPole just offered a titanium pole and got rid of the coloring.
The Electrolizing Corporation of OhioTitanium Anodizing - The Electrolizing Corporation of OhioTitanium anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the titanium at the surface of the part to titanium oxide.
nymphdancer · 1/13/2012
I want that pink ring. It would go well with the balls on my bar and my pink stone.....
chemgoddess1 · 1/13/2012
OK, you just made me cross my legs subconsciously......
nymphdancer · 1/13/2012
sorry :)
hookedonpole · 1/13/2012
Stacey, I have a 50mm TG xpole and even though it is grippier, it still has it days of feeling like I'm on chrome. Although I have practiced and accomplished a lot on it. I recently ordered a 45mm TG chrome (don't know why I got chrome) and keep going back and forth between the two. Depending on weather and my skin determines which one I have up, but I want the 45mm all the time. So I put the 45mm chrome up again and going to practice with it consistently. If I'm still not happy in few months I'll sell it and get 45 TG. In other words, be prepared that there may be some days where it feels like the TG isn't doing its grippy job, but I do LOVE it and it is different than chrome. Good luck! I remember when it was time to replace my Lil Mynx, it was difficult making the decision.
Dancing Paws · 1/13/2012
I have BOTH at TG xpert and a platinum stages brass. The TG is NOT like brass. It is stickier than stainless steel, but not nearly as grippy as brass. The TG does give some pretty decent pole burn though. My PS brass is sooooo grippy, but the pole burn isn't too bad (it does give some pretty good caulousing though...it's weird to describe the grip. It's grippy without being overly sticky.) The difference between the PS brass and the x pole brass (and stainless for that matter) is that the PS brass (and SS) are POLISHED metal, wheras the x pole brass (and SS) are BRISHED. Polished metal sticks better; brushed seems to be slicker from what the girls on here have said (it seems to be unanimous.) There is even a video someone posted where her vinyl boots wouldn's stick to her stainless steel x pert it was so slick. If you want bomb grip, the best you could go with is a polished brass pole: either platinum stages (50, 45, soon to have 38mm), pole danzer (only comes in 50mm), or action poles (only comes in stationary, has 50 and 38mm.) I suggest going with a 1 piece if you can do it (and it SHOULD be cheaper than a TG or brass x pert if you go with platinum stages and it is the standard 8 - 9 feet.) Now if you want just a little bit more grip then a TG will give you that, but it may not be much (I haven't danced on a chrome, so I don't know how much more of a grip it has than a chrome, but a TG is definitely grippier than a polished stainless.)
Dancing Paws · 1/13/2012
Oh, btw, I had my x pert for less than 9 months and noticed the TG coating wearing off at the base of my adjuster cover... If you DO decide on an x pert, I suggest you go with the 45mm. There have been so many issues cropping up with the 50s. Good luck!
chemgoddess1 · 1/13/2012
I was going to suggest buying the shortest extension piece on both materials but I see that X does not make a 125 brass extension. Boo. This would have been a cheap way to check out both finishes.
chemgoddess1 · 1/13/2012
OMG...and I just noticed your screen name....AWESOME!!!!
Feed Stacy Tacos · 1/13/2012
Thanks so much everyone for the insight! My boyfriend said he would just go ahead and order the brass for me as a late Christmas present. 🙂 No complaints from him there! lol I'll let everyone know how my progress goes. I fear a pole addiction coming on! hahaha btw, I <3 this community! so supportive, yayyy! 😀
Veena · 1/13/2012
I have both the xpole brass and tg. I live in a cold climate, have dry skin, and rarely sweat. The TG is my favorite finish out of any finish. I can grip even when my skin is cool. The Brass didn't work for me at all. I could grip with my hands if they were really hot, but that was it. My legs and body didn't work with that finish. I suggest thinking about your climate and skin type. If you tend to sweat more go with brass, if you tend to be cold and dry get the TG. TG in a warm climate is a skin ripper, but I love it.
Feed Stacy Tacos · 1/13/2012
Veena, I'm kind of like a reptile. My body is cold if it's cold outside and likewise, my body gets hot only if my environment is hot or after a substantial amount of time when working out. My skin is normal to dry and I live in california so it's not very humid here at all. And I think I sweat a normal amount. I notice that with the chrome, I keep having to wipe my hands a bit too often than I'd like. Given that, which would you say is better for me? Thanks!
Shellectra · 1/13/2012
I get sweaty palms a lot so brass suits me GREAT. I slip right off the xpole brass (spray on finish) or chrome, it's just not fun at all. My proper brass new pole is amazing, I never have to wipe my hands or worry about them. Sometimes my legs are a bit slick on the pole, but a bit of Itac4 behind the knees and on the calves helps with that :)
FuzzyNavel · 1/13/2012
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!
Veena · 1/13/2012
@ 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?
Feed Stacy Tacos · 1/13/2012
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! :)
Veena · 1/13/2012
Exciting! Let me know how it works for you!!
PaulettePoles · 1/14/2012
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. :)
ragamuffin · 1/14/2012
Thanks PaulettePoles. I guess the only reason I was not thinking of brass was because of the cost.
marle777 · 1/15/2012
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!
Feed Stacy Tacos · 2/1/2012
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.
hookedonpole · 2/1/2012
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 :)
Veena · 2/1/2012
Thank you for the update Stacey!!!!!

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