Xpole, lil'minx or Pussycat?

Former member started this discussion · 4/9/2011

Well hello everyone, This forum looks fantastic and can't wait to have a proper look around. I'm a complete newbie but was instantly hooked so am making a semi-impulse purchase of a new pole. I'm wondering whether to go for Xpole, Lil Minx or am Aussie brand (I'm an Australian Miss) called Pussycat Poles (see link below) http://www.thepussycatpole.com.au/ I own my own place, am slightly overweight (chubby minx) and am not that concerned with budgetary constraints). ANY help would be greatly appreciated. I'm terrified of falling so safety and ease of transition between the stainless steal poles in class are the two main concerns. Also, I can't lift myself up yet but am doing some pushups etc to build upper body strengh. Thanks in advance to any advice givers! Love Medium Edie Beale xx

17 replies

Madfelice · 4/9/2011
The place I go to for lessons has Pussycat poles in brass in all four of their studios and I have never seen a problem with them. They switched to them last year from X-Poles, mostly because they are local and at that stage X-Pole didn't have a brass pole available and the owner loves brass. I myself have a brass X-Pole and love it, ut if I were buying I would probably get a Pussycat one simply to support local industry, and I know that they are a quality product having seen them in action and used them myself. Hope my two cents worth helps!
Runemist34 · 4/10/2011
I'm an owner of a Lil'Minx pole, and I certainly find that it fits my needs. I could wish for it to be slightly taller...but then, that would also mean raising my ceilings ;) They work really well with carpet, if you have it (which I do for now, but I'm moving and the new place will not be carpet), but also have feet on them if you don't. I've never had my pole fall down on me...and trust me, I whip around that thing pretty fast! I'm 175lbs, and I don't budge it! It's stainless steel (or chrome, I can never tell which; whatever they sell) and I don't find it overly slippery or overly sticky. I know they also sell powder coated ones, and I've not tried them yet...though I'd like to! Lil' Minxes, as far as I know, do not have spinning poles. Mine doesn't spin, at least! I've heard a lot of good things about the X-pole, of course, though I wonder about the very wide base on it. I suppose I would get used to it! I hope that, whatever you choose, you are incredibly satisfied! 🥂
Jewelwolf · 4/10/2011
I have three Lil Mynx poles: all two inch diameter, one stainless steel, one stationary powder paint coated black, and one spinning pink one. I prefer the stainless steel for spins, and the other two for tricks and climbs (I can do it on the SS, but it's more work). I love the convenience of them.
Former member · 4/11/2011
Thank you everyone for all the great advice! So helpful. xx
ennifer2277 · 4/11/2011
I'm an Xpole owner of the Xpert and love it but am pretty tiny. I taught someone a bunch of spins on it who was a good 180lbs, and honestly, it made me very nervous since the pole flexed a LOT. Everything gripped well and the base and top didn't budge, but then again we have very rough ceiling for it to grip with and also carpet on the floors. Don't know if all poles do this and maybe it's no biggy, but I know for sure I've never seen a pole bend so much in the middle from simple spins! Jen
nymphdancer · 4/11/2011
Xpoles are rated for much heigher weight then the lil minx. I have one of each in my house. I love my x pole :) the x is chrome which is grippier. The minx is SS which for me is slick as can be. My x has spin mode which is fun and doesn't make that "clang" noise the minx does from the double tubes.
minicoopergrl · 4/11/2011
I have a Xpole Xpert 50mm in Chrome. I love it just wish I could have a new location for it with higher ceilings. Im 250lbs and I dont have any issues with it bowing or being nervous that its going to fall on me.
Sam I am · 4/11/2011
I have three X-poles two chrome 50's (old style) and a tg 45(new style with the smaller base) and I love them all...have had people I would guess to be close to 200lbs on them and have had no problems at all :) The chrome ones seem to have more sticky to them then the tg ...but I love the 45 ...I have small hands and it works much better for me :)
Former member · 4/11/2011
Thanks so much again guys...I'm thinking of starting with the XPole pro. I think that since all the girls in my class are super skinny I've developed a complex about being a 'bigger girl'. Not to mention the instructor referring to me as such! I'm actually 113lb which from what I've been reading on this forum isn't an obstacle at all so I'm going to waltz in with my head held high next week and just do my own thing! ;) Xx
Former member · 4/11/2011
So I ordered the Xpole xpert in chrome and was delighted/amused to see they offer as a salutation title 'rev'. Love the idea of pole dancing reverends!
Sam I am · 4/11/2011
113!!!!! That is skinny!!!! Wish I was that tiny!!! Always hold your head up proud! And I think you will love your X pole :)
Former member · 4/11/2011
Lol...wasn't fishing for compliments but thanks SamIAm! xx
Dancing Paws · 4/11/2011
I have used the LM stainless steel spinners and the x-pole TG spinner. I like the feel of the spin on the x-pole better. The LM makes a noise, and the outward force is really strong that all I can do is grip the pole, I can't climp it or even pull my arms in. I feel like I am going to go flying off the pole! On the x-pole, the outward force is minor and I can still do stuff on it. I think the spin mode is more controlled than the LM spinner. As plain poles go, I like the convenience of LM setup and take down, but you can't hide it very well if you take it down since it is a big tube. I like being able to tuck my x-pole away. As far as materials go, I like the x-pole TG better since I have super sweaty hands and I live in a more humid climate. I did okay with the LM SS in a drier climate, but I still always felt like I was going to go flying off.
Jewelwolf · 4/11/2011
Lil Mynx is offering the Petite size with more options now! It's not on the site yet, but you can order them over the phone: Petite Color Original: 8-9' $199, 9-10' $219 Petite Color Rotator: 8-9' $249, 9-10' $269 Petite Stainless Rotator 8-9' $299, 9-10' $319 I might get a rotating SS and color one for me!
verucablue · 4/11/2011
I really like my Lil mynx powder coated spinning pole and haven't had any issues with it...I have a PS spinning pole as well (older modle) and it's great but kind of a pain to put up and down plus it's slicker
ATXpolerina · 4/11/2011
I own a 2in stainless steel X-Pert pole and I LOVE IT!!! I live in an apt so it was important to me that the pole not do any damage to the ceiling or floor. I have it pressure mounted and im so happy to say that its never moved while I was playing on it or done anything sketchy. I trust my pole 100%. Also, my boyfriend weighs at least 180 lbs. He AND his friends have had lots of laughs on my pole and its still standing strong. X-pole FTW!
VanillaryPuff · 4/11/2011
What I like about the Xpole is, that they don't come in one piece. You can always order extensions to make it fit in a new home (with lil mynx and pussycat you'd have to order a new pole if the new room is higher or lower than the one you'd originally bought it for), and if you take it down, the pieces are no longer than 1m. This means, you can store it under the bed easily! Another big plus of Xpoles is, that you don't need to fix it to floor and/or ceiling, and that the upper piece (as well as the lower, of course) is big enough so it can't slip and crash down. The "foot" and "head" of the other poles seem less trustworthy to me. I ordered the Xpole Xpert with an even bigger upper dome, to have the least risk of my pole crashing down. (You've probably seen the pole fail videos on youtube...)