Best Pole Dancing Poles For Home Use
Static or spin, 45mm or 40mm, chrome or brass: our pick of the best dance poles for home, and how to choose.
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If you want to practise pole at home, a pole of your own is the one bit of kit you can’t do without. The good news is that home poles are safer, easier to fit and better made than ever. This page helps you work out which type you need, then points you to our detailed reviews.
Three types of dance pole
- Tension-mounted (removable): held in place by pressure between floor and ceiling, ideally under a joist. No drilling, up and down in minutes once you’ve got the knack, and they come in two or three pieces for storage. The cheapest and most popular choice for home.
- Fixed (permanent): a pole cut to your ceiling height and bolted in place. Very stable, like most studios, but not ideal if you rent.
- Freestanding (stage): stands on its own platform or legs, so it needs no ceiling at all. Perfect for garages, gardens and high ceilings, but heavier and pricier. Compare freestanding stage poles.
Static, spin or both?
A static pole stays still while you move around it. A spinning pole turns with you. Most good home poles do both, so you can learn on static and switch to spin when you’re ready. Some, like the X-Pole XPERT Pro and Lupit’s Quick Lock poles, switch in a second with no tools.
Our top home poles
| Pole | Type | Modes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Pole XPERT | Tension | Static + spin | Most people. Claudia trains on one. |
| X-Pole XPERT Pro | Tension | Static + spin, instant X-LOCK | Quick switching, brass or silicone |
| X-Pole SPORT | Tension | Static only | Beginners on a budget |
| Lupit Classic G2 Quick Lock | Tension | Static + spin, Quick Lock | A first pole with fast switching |
| Lupit Pole Stage | Freestanding | Static + spin, Quick Lock | No ceiling, plus silks. We own two. |
| X-Pole X-STAGE Lite | Freestanding | Static + spin | A stage you leave up |
Pole brands we trust
- X-Pole: UK-based with offices worldwide, and the best-known home pole brand. Tension poles and X-STAGE freestanding poles. Read our X-Pole review.
- Lupit Pole: from Slovenia. Home poles, studio poles and the Pole Stage. Read our Lupit Pole review.
- Platinum Stages: US-made stage and permanent poles in stainless steel and brass. Read our Platinum Stages guide.
- THEPOLE: Italian-made poles, including the lightweight Pole Hive stage.
- R-Pole: UK maker of the super-light, no-stage freestanding pole.
What about cheap poles online? You’ll find much cheaper poles on marketplaces, but it’s hard to know whether they’re tested to the same standards. When you’re hanging upside down, it’s worth buying a proven brand from the maker or an authorised stockist.
Sizes and finishes
Most home poles come in 45mm (the classic studio size) or 40mm (easier for smaller hands). Chrome is the all-rounder, stainless steel suits nickel allergies, and brass, powder coat and silicone add extra grip. Our full guide to pole sizes and finishes.
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Dance pole FAQs
What is the best dance pole for home use?
For most people, a tension-mounted pole that does static and spin, like the X-Pole XPERT. It’s what Claudia trains on at home. If your ceiling won’t take a tension pole, a freestanding stage like the Lupit Pole Stage is the answer. Read our X-Pole review.
Where should I buy a dance pole?
From the manufacturer or an authorised stockist. You’ll get a genuine pole with every part, a proper warranty and fitting instructions you can trust. Marketplace resellers sometimes charge more for the same pole.
How much do dance poles cost?
Prices vary a lot by type, size and finish. A static tension pole is the cheapest, spinning poles cost more, and freestanding stages cost the most. Prices change, so check the maker’s site. How much does a dance pole cost?
Is it OK to buy a cheap pole?
We’d be careful. Very cheap poles may not be tested to the same safety standards as the big brands. A second-hand pole from a trusted brand, with every part and no damage, is often a better way to save money.
Can I put a dance pole in an apartment or rented home?
Usually, yes. Tension poles need no drilling, but you do need a solid ceiling, ideally with a joist. If your ceiling won’t take one, a freestanding pole works instead. Check with your landlord if you’re unsure. Can I put a pole in my house?
Can I pole dance outside?
Yes, with a freestanding stage pole. Set it on flat, level ground and store it somewhere dry. Sharon’s Lupit Pole Stage lives in her garage and comes out in summer. Best freestanding poles.
What size pole should I get?
45mm is the classic studio size and suits most hands. 40mm is easier to grip for smaller hands. If you go to classes, match the size you use there. What size dance pole should I get?
Hooked since a works night out in Nottingham. She’s taken classes from Hartlepool to Malta and San Diego, tried trapeze, lyra, silks and hammock, and taught pole and hammock.
A Greater Manchester mum who’s trained pole and aerial for over a decade, mostly at home, and started Loops World to share the kit that works.