Studio Veena Pole Review

Saphyre · 2013-04-21T19:39:21+00:00

Just had my first real session on my new Studio Veena by Lil Mynx pole. Wow! The grip is incredible. I will say that it is going to take a lot of getting used to after my chrome, but it should be perfect for the up-coming summer months, which was the reason I purchased it in the first place. In general, I have sweaty hands, and soft skin on the rest of my body. Not dry, not sweaty. Just soft. I usually use iTac on my knee pits and thighs and dry hands on my hands. I purposely did not use any grip aids, so I could see what would happen. Without much of a warm-up, I was able to do simple spins without any trouble. I was also able to do a carousel spin right off, which I was never able to do without waiting for my body and the pole to warm up. Reverse grab needed to wait, as my hands slipped. Ten minutes later, I was good to go. Without much of a warm-up, I was able to invert (both basic and chopper) without slipping. Easily. I went right into a butterfly with no slipping at all! At the start, I actually felt a bit of pole burn on my body because the grip is so fantastic. This was apparent when dismounting from an inverted crucifix! Oh, my thighs! Once I was poling for a while, the slide was easier. After a good warm-up, I felt super secure. I was afraid that better grip might make me feel lazier, but that was not the case at all. If anything, I was able to get a much better workout. For instance, I was able to do multiple caterpillars at one time instead of losing my grip and having to bail out. I was able to hold poses longer, giving my core and arms a much bigger challenge. I was actually able to do a decent half flag!! I found that having a more secure grip meant that I was able to work on technique a lot more. I worked on the Holly Drop and didn't feel like I was going to slip off mid body twist. I could do the move in slow motion, giving me a better feel for the move. I only did a short session on spin mode, but the verdict is the same. Better grip means…

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Veena · 3/10/2014
We can have the SV pole cut shorter at no cost. :)
Former member · 3/10/2014
How long is estimated arrival once the items ship to locations within the USA?
Webmaster · 3/10/2014
Once the pole ships it arrives within 5 business days but generally less. It depends heavily on where you live.
Former member · 3/10/2014
Sounds great. I have been using a static 50mm brass from platinum stages in the studio but wanted a spinning/static for at home use. My palms often sweat and I sometimes have difficulty holding the pole in the pit of my knee. I was a weary of powder coated poles so was thinking about getting a chrome x-pole xpert. But the VS sounds like it might be a great alternative. My home was built in 1968. I believe the joists are 2x4 instead of 4x4. I'm currently about 160 pounds. What is the weight capacity for the pole? Will the joist support the pressure amount with my weight? Or can I reinforce with plywood across three joists (support screwfor pole in center joist)? What have you guys suggested for added security?
Veena · 3/10/2014
Chrome is NOT good if you sweat, go with Brass or Powder coated, these won't be perfect, but much better then chrome. You're well within the weight range for the SV pole and any other quality pole. I would contact Lil Mynx if you have questions about using reinforcement.
Former member · 3/10/2014
Thank you so much for your very prompt and knowledgeable replies Veena. I appreciate it. I will definetly Contact the manufacturing company with questions about permanent mounting options for the VS pole. I'm glad I came across the site advertisement and discussion threads. :)
tigerlillies · 3/10/2014
With it being powder coated what can you use to clean it plan on getting one soon have x stage lit and believe its stanless steel could be wrong lol I was in such a rush to order and it was my first pole so didn't want to wait for the brass. But find I slip alot so want to get the veena pole but don't want to mess it up.also what is the normal height that it comes in since its one piece and add attachments.
Former member · 3/11/2014
Tigerlillies, have you tried Prince Grip Plus? The pole studio I go to uses it. Its better than Might Grip and Tite Grip. If you have used and like Dry Hands you'll love Prince.Its from Prince Tennis. I also found this thread on StudioVeena discussing grip and cleaning of the VS pole. Glad I did. I might have used alcohol since I'm used to using it for cleaning brass. https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/521c10bf-ed10-429c-9964-0e320ac37250
Princess Buttercup · 3/11/2014
I am thrilled to hear about Prince Grip. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dry Hands and use it for other sports related stuff besides pole. I will have to check it out! I have been cleaning my StudioV pole with off brand windex for a while and I just found out it has a small percentage of alcohol in it. Not nearly as much as rubbing alcohol normally does. Does normal Windex not have any alcohol? Or is it just not enough to matter?
Veena · 3/11/2014
Windex is fine it's how I clean my SV pole, from what I've been told it's the amount of alcohol in the cleaner that matters, so don't use super strong straight up rubbing alcohol it can dull the finish of the SV pole. However I find I hardly ever need to just anything on my SV pole, I just use a clean towel and wipe everything off, I do not use much for grip aids on this pole, I just don't need to. Steaming it is alway an option for deep cleaning too if you don't want to use windex. :)
poledanceromance · 3/11/2014
I will be honest that I am a super sweaty person and chrome is not ideal for me but okay. Brass and powder coated however are my two least favorite finishes. They are both almost unusable for me, especially in winter. My favorite finish is stainless steel. It works noticeably far better for me than any other finish and in almost all weather conditions. I don't say this to be contradictory, just to underscore the point that every person is different and so the best thing is to try before buying if possible, at a studio or even an xpole store. I've come to believe that my preference for stainless steel and total hopelessness with brass or powder coated poles is at least partly because, while I sweat extremely heavily when exerting myself, my skin is also very dry and flaky and very sensitive under that. I'm sure my personal chemistry in my sweat is a factor too. Just wanted to throw in my perspective because I am a "sweaty type" yet my preferences go totally against what is thought to be the best with regards to finish and grip aids for sweaty people, and it used to make me feel inadequate and generally down. So when I see sweaty folks having trouble with some of the suggestions generally given to sweaty people I want to encourage them to be persistent because grip is extremely personal and unique to each dancer and it's okay if products advertised for sweaty people don't work for you.
Veena · 3/11/2014
Oh yeah, I forgot about SS, it's great for sweat too.
tigerlillies · 3/11/2014
Thanks for all the help I've never tried the prince grip stuff have dry hands and all the others even the gorilla grip tacky towel cause one place I went to briefly used it and it had good grip. So will def look it up and try. So Windex and steaming are the ways to go cleaning wise glad I thought to ask cause always have a spray bottle by ny stage now and wouldn't want to forget and use on the sv pole. Does it come in a standard height and can be made shorter or can you order any height even say 12 ft if was using in room with very tall ceilings and do all I need to do is find the stud with a stud finder to install it? Sorry for all the questions I always think of something else after I have already asked something lol
Veena · 3/11/2014
Are you asking about the SV pole? There are 2 sizes that adjust 8-9 and 9-10 ft. You can check out the videos on the shopping page https://www.studioveena.com/shopping
tigerlillies · 3/11/2014
Yes the room I plan on putting it in has tray like ceilings so middle part higher so wanted to make sure could get ling enough. Will check out link and thanks for the help
Former member · 3/15/2014
Veena, I was really skeptical of a powder coated pole. But I wanted a single piece, rotating, removable one. And I'm so glad I decided to return that chrome xpert before I installed it. *thankfully the manager at the third party vender site was willing to work with me. I called Lil Mynx with my other questions. And my pole arrived FedEx yesterday before I left for my studio session. I came home and decided to give it a try. Especially after ALL I explained on the other thread about finger pain and finger burn. I just gotta say this is the best pole I've ever had my hands on. Better than the platinumstages brass, chrome, and steel (50mm) static and spinning poles. Better than chrome xpert. At least for me and my sweaty hands that I'm having to recondition to grip at the palms instead of the fingertips. I'm one very happy poler. Thanks!
Veena · 3/15/2014
That's great to hear Nachashisis. I don't get calluses on my hands when I use my SV pole! It's weird, I get really bad ones when I use my brass! I'm happy to hear it's working well for you too!
Former member · 3/15/2014
I love it. And a dry soft cloth is all I need to wipe it down. Sweet.
Angie La · 3/17/2014
I have had my veena pole for a couple of weeks now and it is a great home pole! I only have space now in my living room since we moved back to the States and not having a pole at home was killing me (I opened a studio and sold my xpole). This has been my saving grace bc my husband doesn't feel like it's "in the way." I am not a fan of the sound it makes on spin, but that was not the reason I bought it. It spins fine, but it makes a grinding sound that my daughter can not stand. My hands still need to get used to it bc they do feel like they are on fire after I play. I am still afraid to get wild on it because the mount is so different from my xpole and my platinum stages poles in the studio. I am afraid of it coming down like one of those youtube videos, but I see Veena tearing it up on her pole so I feel it is all in my head. For now I play carefully ;) I have laminate flooring and find that it felt less secure with the anti-skid pad, so I just use it with the feet since they are also grippy. My son LOVES my pole and I have been teaching him to Chinese climb and frog sit (he is 4). Other than the sound on spin (and my crazy fear of it coming down or slipping out from bottom) I feel it is perfect for what I need at home.
Veena · 3/17/2014
Try using liquid graphite to stop the noise. Someone said it worked great for her, mine only makes loud noise if the pole is too tight or a little off center, otherwise the sound is very slight.
Angie La · 3/18/2014
Where do I put the liquid graphite on the pole..? I may very well have it too tight bc I am afraid it will come down. I have a nifty level with a magnet on the side--life saver--and I check on all 4 sides to see it's even. I will try losening it a little and let me know about this liquid graphite! I am excited that it might work :)
Veena · 3/18/2014
I would contact lil mynx and ask them where and how, I've never done it :)
StephiiP · 3/19/2014
I believe little mynx suggests using wd40 where the extension and pole meet. I believe it says something about that in their instruction manual on pole care
Veena · 3/19/2014
From what I understand they use to suggest using WD40 but now recommend liquid graphite instead. 😊 if you want to know for sure you can always contact them.
water · 3/19/2014
Finally got my order for the pole in, I can't wait to get on it! Giddy giddy giddy!!!

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