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Infinity Pole Report - Didn't Snap It
I finally bought some Infinity Poles this year. I'm real glad I did.
The "extremes" are the 3rd lightest in the former lineup. Since they actually match the swix star in terms of weight (54/g/m) & stiffness & swingweight, they are going to become the flagship of the lineup this year. And the sparkle graphics are gone, which is an improvement. In other words the R1 & the elite are going away, and the extreme, the one I just bought, is the primary offering. There will also be a less expensive very robust pole. I heard they somehow improved the shaft of the extreme, but I may not have that right. Anyway, now that I have had the chance to do some hill repeats with it, and an 11k race, I was glad with the pole in every way. Nice damp feel on the pole plant. I have found with less expensive poles, they wiggle a lot on the plant, and also the underbuilt infinity's did this too. These are more solid. The feel is VERY light. They come with a new micro basket, which is stiff, and just about weightless. I have even fallen on them without snapping them. Isn't that a newsflash for Infinity poles ? Actually they feel like a substantial pole, and should be about as tough as anything. In fact, I was involved in a race incident in which a swix star actually did break. The infinity's came out of out fine. Luck of the draw there. Bottom line: I recommend these poles based on terrific feel & performance. |
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