PD 6.5-to-18 Foot Telescopic Extension Pole (25-Foot Reach), Multi-Purpose Paint Roller Extension, EZ-Lock Mechanism | Lightweight Aluminum Handle | Threaded Pole for Window Squeegee, Feather Duster

I have been using this with a screw on suction cup and lightbulb attachments (purchased separately) to change out the nightmarish number of incandescent, 60 Watt, BR40 recessed lights in the cathedral ceilings of our strangely built house with BR 40 LED bulbs. The pole is really nice for that purpose. The overall fit and finish are good. The threads on the end are metal, attached to the pole as a part of a solid piece, and seem to be the standard size and pitch for the lightbulb changing attachments on the market. It’s quite stable at 2/3 extension, with a slight amount of flex but enough rigidity to press up quite hard when needing to extract the base of a broken bulb. The locking clamps hold it tight at the length one sets them, without slipping.I purchased this after the plastic locking rings broke on two extension poles marketed for changing lightbulbs. [It turns out a telescoping pole that won’t stay extended is pretty useless for reaching very high ceilings. Go figure!] I appreciate the sturdier construction of the locking/clamp rings on this pole. They are still plastic but clearly stronger, and the design removes the possibility for over-tightening and splitting a ring.I could do without the foam padded grips on the lower end. It is the kind of thing that degrades over time and, as the foam breaks down, I predict it will crumble and shed little chunks, or worse, a fine granular black powder. My suggestion for the company is do away with the foam and use thin ridged plastic or rubber, or just leave it clean. I imagine I will be scraping off the foam and wrapping those areas in friction tape when the foam starts to go.Bottom line: Nice extension pole; good quality though pricey.

Sturdy, lightweight, easy to use. Very good quality.

The product is fine and did what I bought it for quite nicely. I dropped it a star due to the packaging and damage. It was shipped in a a large, long box, which was slight crushed. This caused a small dent in the side of the pole which makes it a bit difficult to extend. It should have shipped in a long heavy-duty tube.

I have a 20ft ceiling in my house and didn't want to buy or rent scaffolding to get it painted. This was the ticket. I coupled it w an 18" roller and made quick work of the job. Its a little awkward to handle at full extension but that's not a fault its just physics. It saved me a lot of money being able to DIY.

I like the materials the pole is made of, as well as the ease of use. Hope it will last for long time. We will use it with a boat hook to reach tree branches for cutting.