The Daiwa Connoisseur G90 pole needs little introduction, it is one of Daiwa's most popular 16m poles with a very strong following, you'd be hard pushed to go to a commercial fishery and not see one on the bank.

The pole is UK made, so spares are never an issue. Finished in the Diamond satin, it's incredibly smooth to ship out, so no more spilling bait or tangling your rigs. The pole is popular because it's easy to use at 16m and it is unbelievably strong, if you fish commercials regularly, this pole really is a superb choice.

The pole comes with six pre-bushed top kits and you can choose between a more power or more match package, depending on your preferences. The pole comes included with a holdall and cupping kit.

Utilising new and ultra-high-grade nano alloy carbons, Daiwa's Air Z Pro pole has built a strong reputation as one of the best there is. A flagship product that provides the ultimate in performance.

One of the most expensive poles on the market but also one of the best performers. The Daiwa Air Z Pro pole is incredibly light, even at 16m. With a match top two kit, this is the best pole in the world. Even with the heavier top kits, it's ridiculously rigid, incredibly responsive and super stiff.

The section wall strength of this pole is good, which means it can land some pretty big carp, certainly up to 20lb.
If accidents do happen, Daiwa spares are readily available in the UK, so you won't be left with a situation where you can't go fishing.

At this amount of money, resale value is also a key consideration, and Daiwa poles tend to hold their value far better than others on the market.

The MAP Dual Pole Roller is an invaluable piece of kit when using expensive poles, keeping them off the ground and preventing them blowing around in the wind which can often cause them to break.

The rollers all work independently of each other, allowing multiple sections to be broken down and shipped back without moving the sections already on the roller.

The central upright piece can be relocated anywhere on the roller whilst the legs can be changed between short and long depending on the bankside, making for a very versatile roller. (both sets of legs included). The roller can even lay completely flat if the bank is particularly steep or high.

The soft EVA foam and solid structure ensure those expensive pole sections will be well catered for with no risk of the roller toppling over.

The Preston Innovations Edge Monster Margin 10m pole is strong enough to knock the stuffing out of the largest of carp, while retaining sufficient balance and rigidity to be comfortably fished at its full 10m. The all-carbon Edge comes with a spare Power top-2 kit in addition to the one included, both of which are pre-fitted with Roller Pulla side bushes, and large-diameter PTFE tip bushes. Also available at 8.5m.

It’s one of the best-selling margin poles for a reason! Superbly strong and balanced, it comes pre-fitted with a puller system.

"The Edge Monster oozed strength, and I could pile on the pressure knowing that the fish would give up long before the pole did," read our full review here.

The MAP TKS 101 3G pole really is a lovely bit of carbon for the money it asks. Lightweight and rigid enough to fish at the full 13m, it does everything you could want and will be perfect for carp and silverfish.

The 3G model has an increased wall strength compared to the older 2G model, which was already a strong pole, whilst somehow shaving 70g off the total weight and it is very noticeable when fishing at full length. The pole comes with one match kit and two power kits that are fitted with MAP's depth markers and side pullers, aswell as a cupping kit and cups, so plenty to get you started, just pop some elastic in and you're ready to go.

The pole also benefits from a 12 month guarantee for peace of mind and comes in a pole bag for easy storage, a fantastic pole for under £500!

The Guru A-Class 13m pole is going to appeal to anglers looking for their first ‘proper’ long pole and, most users will dabble at the full length for short periods before coming back closer. It is as stiff and responsive as anything else on the market in this price bracket, and the finish on the A-Class is impressive too – when you need to ship quickly, it will glide through your hands with the absolute minimum of fuss.

Strength is key with any budget pole, as users are likely to have the odd mishap. But there are no fears in that respect with this pole, such is its robust build quality. Add to that a solid performance on all major bases and you’ve got a pole that’s going to be extremely popular, and for good reason – it’s a belter for the money! It’s also worth remembering that the package for this pole is better than many others in the same bracket – supplying it with four top kits, a cupping kit and mini sections is impressive.

The Preston Superium X30 is a true 16m pole and for under £1000 it's one of the best 16m poles available in its price bracket, if not the best. Made from high quality carbons, the pole is very surprising at 16m but it does lose a little responsiveness as you would expect, but it's very fishable all day and not overly heavy. The wall strength on the pole is fantastic, you can give this pole a real hammering and it will relish it, whether you want to take it on the river, fish for big weights of carp or fish with more finesse for silvers, the pole won't be uncomfortable in any scenario.

The package includes a match kit, two F1 kits and 2 carp kits as well as a cupping kit, the idea being that you have kits ready to tackle most fisheries in the country. If you're looking for your first 16m pole, definitely check the Superium X30 out!

TKS from MAP is a famous name in pole fishing, and this stunning range of poles (including the MAP TKS 501 3G 16m) is now in its third generation with the 3G series. The 10 long poles that comprise the range will take on all styles of fishing in the UK – everything from heavy-duty carp bashing on commercials to roach and skimmer work on canals.

All sections and top kits are universal across the TKS range, meaning that making an upgrade further down the line allows you to carry over kits to add to the already impressive selection that comes with each model. The kits are made from the highest-grade carbon with features including reinforcement bands and pre-fitted pure PTFE bushes.

New pole-building features and technology have been lavished on the 3G range, including Fusion, which bonds different grades of carbon together for lighter and stronger poles. High Impact resins are used to increase the strength, toughness and durability of sections while also reducing the weight.

Bi-Lateral Joint Reinforcement sees a 3K carbon weave added to joints, preventing wear and sticking together in wet weather, while MAP's Smooth Ship Finish is anti-friction to ensure smooth shipping under all conditions.

When it comes to producing stiff, lightweight poles, Maver always excel and their MV-R1 16m pole is no different. The pole features the revolutionary Suncore anti-friction finish and it is sublime, not only does it stop the pole getting too hot in the summer, it helps the pole glide through the users hands, even when they are wet.

Maver have increased the strength in this generation of poles, by incorporating STER resins into the manufacturing process they have produced a lightweight pole, synonymous with the Maver brand but it is also very strong, rectifying where the company have come under scrutiny in the past. The kits, of which there are a six, come pre-bushed and fitted with side pullers to save any hassle cutting them back and fitting your own.

The pole is a true all-rounder, it has the responsiveness to hit tiny bites from F1s or roach in winter, whilst at the same time having the power in reserve to catch huge carp slapping in the summer.

The Superium range of poles have really impressed since their release and the Preston Superium X70 is one of the best amongst the range. For its price, there aren't many poles that can compete with its performance, especially at its longer lengths of 14.5m and 16m.

The pole is really well balanced throughout, it makes fishing long all day really comfortable and it has a lightning fast responsiveness, making it perfect for any style of fishing. If bites are at a premium, this pole will give you the confidence to hit them. The X70 is a great choice for any venue, if you want to run a big float down a river or bag up on weights of carp on a commercial this is a pole to look at.

The package includes two match kits, two F1 kits and four carp kits, which are all made to the same length to ensure accuracy when fishing, whilst providing adequate kit to fish a range of venues.

Utilising new and ultra-high-grade nano alloy carbons, Daiwa's Air Z Pro pole has built a strong reputation as one of the best there is. A flagship product that provides the ultimate in performance.

One of the most expensive poles on the market but also one of the best performers. The Daiwa Air Z Pro pole is incredibly light, even at 16m. With a match top two kit, this is the best pole in the world. Even with the heavier top kits, it's ridiculously rigid, incredibly responsive and super stiff.

The section wall strength of this pole is good, which means it can land some pretty big carp, certainly up to 20lb.
If accidents do happen, Daiwa spares are readily available in the UK, so you won't be left with a situation where you can't go fishing.

At this amount of money, resale value is also a key consideration, and Daiwa poles tend to hold their value far better than others on the market.

Identical to the top-spec Guru Aventus 900 but made from a lower-grade compound of Japanese carbon. This increases the strength of the Guru Aventus Zero 700 pole even further, making the pole exceptionally strong but slightly heavier than the Zero 900 in terms of weight.

The increased strength and added weight affect the stiffness of this pole at long lengths, but at 13m, there's very little between the Guru Aventus Zero 700 and Zero 900 models. When venturing to 14.3m and 16m, the 700 model loses some stiffness compared to the 900.

Overall, however, it's an incredibly strong and responsive pole that will suit a lot of anglers' aggressive styles of fishing in the UK and Europe.

It's built on ultra-fast-taper mandrels for superior balance, stiffness and weight distribution, with a super tensile high modulus carbon. A friction-free matt tape finish offers smoother control when shipping the pole through the hands too - it really is a joy to use!