[BassAddict]

I have not tried both, I have only used poles at the studio I learn in and the one I have at home. My home pole is the 45 tg x pole. Its great once it gets warmed up with some spins otherwise I slip right off. Always start with some spins then go into positions where your holding and gripping onto the pole. Its a great size too, I prefer it to both the 40 and the 50 at the studio.