I’ve been using a Primate 2x for six years now. This is the best $$ a pool tech will spend in my opinion. I used to go through several of... read more the better aluminum poles a year at $80-90 a pop. Now I just change a locking mechanism or handle every other year. I keep more money in my pocket. The Primate pole is quicker to extend/retract so I’m a little quicker at each pool (seconds become minutes, minutes become hours over the years). The unseen and not talked about benefit to using the Primate pole is it being lighter than the competition, it’s easier on the users’ arms/shoulders/back over time. I’m not as tired at the end of the day, and my body will last longer. Another plus is the customer support, I can actually speak to a person who is also a user of these poles and understands what I’m talking about if I’m in need of technical support or parts. Yes sir, I’m a fan, but Primate Pool Tools has earned that positive feedback.