Length
Longer poles use more material and more demanding manufacturing. A 17 ft elite pole costs roughly double an 11 ft beginner pole. The 6-inch jump between sizes adds $30-$60 each step.
A new pole vault pole costs $400-$1,200 depending on length, weight rating, and brand. UCS Spirit, Essx, Nordic, and Pacer (Gill) are the main manufacturers. Beginner-length poles (11-13 ft) run $400-$600; HS varsity poles (13-15 ft) run $600-$900; elite poles (16-17 ft) run $900-$1,200. Used poles run $150-$400 depending on condition and age.
Longer poles use more material and more demanding manufacturing. A 17 ft elite pole costs roughly double an 11 ft beginner pole. The 6-inch jump between sizes adds $30-$60 each step.
UCS Spirit and Essx dominate the US market and price similarly. Nordic (Swedish) and Pacer (Gill) are also widely used. Custom-flex poles from smaller makers can cost $1,500-$2,000.
Used poles save 50-70%. Look for cracked tip, dented surface, or poles older than 8-10 years. NFHS does not require an age limit, but most coaches retire poles around 10 years for safety.
Most HS varsity vaulters buy 2-3 poles per season as they grip up. Programs share poles, but high-volume vaulters carry their own. AI form check tells you when you have outgrown a pole and need the next length up.
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