That’s good to hear your deciding to buy your first one! I suggest you try first lil mynx. It’s my first one also. If you are of smaller stature and have small hands then this pole will be great for you. Otherwise I have personally found that I like a bigger pole when gripping with my legs!This is a nice sturdy removable dance pole. Because of the ceiling mount it is able to handle a moderate amount of lateral stress. Anyway, Good Luck to you. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif