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Top 5 Pole Vault Brands

Top 5 Pole Vault Brands

Pole vaulting is a well-known track and field sport that has been a fixture of events like the Summer Olympic Games for decades. Those who want to pursue pole vaulting know that the quality of their poles, basepads, and other equipment is the most important thing in the sport. So, what are the best pole vaulting brands out there? Read on to find out.

  1. Essx Pole
  2. Pacer Poles (Gill Athletics)
  3. Altius
  4. UCS Spirit
  5. On Track and Field

1. Essx Pole

Essx is top-of-the-line when it comes to pole vaulting. It is one of the premier brands trusted by professionals across the globe these days, and its users include World Championship competitors Valentin Lavillenie (Frace) and Emily Grove (USA), and World Champions Sam Kendricks (USA) and Paweł Wojciechowski (Poland).

Essx has several lines of poles, with their most recent being the Launch series. The Launch features a redesigned 100% fiberglass pole that offers a smaller diameter and lighter carry weight than traditional fiberglass poles, feeling closer to how a carbon pole would. The Launch is available in all sizes, starting from a test weight of 60 pounds and going all the way up to 150 pounds in five-pound increments.

Essx also produces the Recoil Advanced, which they call the most Vaulter-Friendly pole on the market. Unlike the Launch, it is a carbon-fiber pole, meaning that its stronger for its size and returns more energy when used by elite vaulters.2

2. Pacer Poles (Gill Athletics)

Gill Athletics’ line of Pacer poles provide some of the more consistent performances for pole vaulters, and have been trusted for years. Pacer poles are the preferred type of pole for many athletes, from high-schoolers to Olympians.

There are three different vaulting poles in Pacer’s line up: The PacerFX, the Pacer One, and the Pacer Composite. The FX is Pacer’s flagship pole today. It is Gill’s best-selling and highest-quality pole, whereas the Pacer One is a more economic pole intended for beginners and intermediates. The Pacer One and Pacer FX are both fiberglass poles, while the Pacer Composite is built with a mix of fiberglass and carbon fiber.

3. Altius

Altius Pole Vaulting has been trusted by professionals since 1990, and currently has four different pole models: the Fiberglass, the Carbon Extreme, Carbon Elite, and the Suhr Adrenaline. Their newest model, the Suhr Adrenaline, was designed with the help of Jenn Suhr, multiple-time U.S. vaulting champion and World Championship silver medalist.

The Adrenaline is a hybrid carbon pole that is lighter, thinner, and more forgiving than Altius’ more traditional models (and older fiberglass poles). The Adrenaline has been used by countless high school state and national champions. Owned and operated by Carl and Jeff Erickson (two track coaches at Baylor and Stephen Austin University), Altius is run by pole vaulting experts, and it is a brand you can trust.

4. UCS Spirit

UCS poles was established in 1967, and since then it has been dedicated to producing the finest equipment in the business. In 1987, the year of its first move into track and field products, UCS made an immediate impact, being the pole of the winner of the NCAA Championships that year. The pole-of-choice for a total of seven record-breaking vaults for American, Swedish, German, and other international vaulters, the UCS Spirit has a long tradition of success.

The UCS Spirit pole is known for consistent performance and its “Energy Memory,” giving the vaulter greater energy return with each vault than many competing poles. Along with Essx, Gill, and Altius, it is one of the few vaulting brands that top competitors trust to make their poles.

5. On Track and Field

On Track and Field is a track and field supply company that also produces their own exclusive line of gear for pole vaulting and other sports. In addition to selling poles by the top name-brand competitors, they also produce their own in-house “Big Stick” brand poles.

Based in Simi Valley, California, On Track and Field sells all the gear pole vaulters need to train and compete. Their large selection of poles is complemented by a full range of competition and training gear, such as crossbars, vault boxes, jump height measuring devices, and other accessories.

FAQ

What are the best pole vaulting brands?

The best pole vaulting brands are Essx Pole, Pacer Poles, Altius, and UCS Spirit. On Track and Field sells the top brands of poles as well as producing their own house brand of poles and other pole vaulting equipment.

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