The Phantastick is a very brightly colored pole from Volkl. If you are a fan of neon, you'll be a fan of this aluminum pole. Built with a 16mm aluminum alloy shaft with your choice of color and they all have a matte finish to keep them looking nice and scratch free. The Grip is a "Soft Touch" transparent plastic with a matching strap to keep the color visible from grip to tip! This pole also comes with two sets of baskets, one for groomers and one for powder which is another reason why you should Phan out about the Phantastick!Volkl