Pole Dance Class Grip Guide

There are so many different pole grips out there, and while it may seem like they are all variations on the same thing, there are actually several categories of grip for totally different purposes! Read our 2024 pole dance grip guide to figure out which ones might help you have the best possible pole class!
 
We carry our favorite in several categories. Here’s what each is for, and who might need them, along with similar alternatives if you want to try something different!
 

Dry hands

For sweaty hands that are making you slide off the pole in class!
This grip starts as a clear liquid and dries slight chaulky. It’s primarily used on your hands, but can be used on other gripping points as needed. There are several other brands of liquid chaulk (Better Grip & Envirogrip for example). Everyone has their own preference, but we’ve found most wombats prefer dry hands!
We sell dry hands for $15/2oz bottle at the studio. Don’t be fooled by cheaper prices online, they are likely 1oz bottles!

Dew Point

For slightly dry skin that doesn't stick super well to the pole when you dance.

This is a body spray for when your skin is feeling a bit dry and you’d like to feel a bit more tacky. We carry it in 2 strengths- medium and ultra, so you can find the perfect balance for your skin. You can spray it on your body right before or during your training session as needed. We sell Dewpoint for $25 per 4.5oz bottle. Like with dry hands, cheaper prices online are likely a smaller bottle.

Corn Huskers Lotion

For dry or ashy skin that makes it very difficult for your legs and torso to stick in pole class.

This is for you if you have dry or ashy skin. It was originally made for corn farmers, but turns out it works great for pole dancers! Traditional lotion
can be too oily and make you slide off the pole, so this glycerin based lotion might do the trick. You can apply
it daily like regular lotion, or during your training session, but you’ll likely want to wipe it off your hands and cover your hands with dry hands after applying.

This one is used most often in the winter when skin is drier, but some people use it year round. Some people also use shaving cream for similar purposes. We sell corn huskers for $10 per bottle.

You can purchase any of these grips at our front desk! Just ask a front desk wombat or instructor for assistance next time you’re in class!

What pole grips do you use? Give a recommendation for a newer pole dancer!

Still struggling to stick?

Sometimes a liquid grip doesn’t quite do the trick, and that’s okay! We recommend trying grippy gloves and leggings if your grip woes are killing the vibe in pole class! Grippy clothes can help you continue building other strength and learning new skills while you work on your grip, so we highly recommend them if they might help you!

Check out Superfly Honey for grippy clothes up through size 3XL!