Trabucco XPS Slim Power

If you're looking for a pole with the ability to change from a bagging margin pole to a slim pole-to-hand model then this is the one for you. It's been designed with these two tactics in mind and it will perform both admirably.

The Slim Power has excellent section strength and, as the name suggests, it's very thin, even at its full length of 9.5 metres. It has no elastic rating but we'd say it would cope with No20 rated hollow elastics with ease. The sections have a very smooth finish so it can be quickly shipped out where needed. It's very strong, but weight and rigidity have not been compromised to make it so.

Verdict: For less than £250 you can have a great pole that does a multitude of tasks.

Spares Package: One power top-three kit, a mini-extension, a full set of tubes and a fetching navy blue and pink padded pole holdall!

RRP: £249.95