Someone was having trouble with their new pole's spin mode, finding it stiff and difficult to spin. They had already loosened the hex screws and were looking for suggestions to improve the spin.
What the replies say: Multiple people responded confirming the issue is likely due to overtightening the pole. Several members suggested loosening the pole from the ceiling, and one shared a tip for marking the adjuster screw to maintain the correct tightness. It seems loosening the pole resolved the issue for at least one person.
AI-generated, may be imprecise · updated 9/9/2026