Bend to easy.
"I have purchased several of these D poles and am swapping brands. I have a corner with 5 of these exact Sc-Ti R profile poles bent like a banana. If you have a strong HS D pole these will not last. My son is 6'3" and 200 pounds. Plays with his feet and hands properly and these things still won't last. I bought an X profile the last time and it has only been used a couple practices. STX told me the R profile was being discontinued after I called in with my issues. Swapping to a Stringking 400g pole with a warranty. I cannot suggest this pole for HS size players with any aggression."