Compare commercial flagpoles
Every series is a ground-set aluminum pole in satin, clear anodized, dark bronze or black. They differ in three ways: how the flag goes up (a rope on the outside, a rope inside, or a cable and winch inside), how well the flag is protected from tampering, and how much wind the pole is built for. A higher rank means a stronger or more secure pole.
Rope outside, rope inside, or cable and winch
Outside ropeJr Cadet, Cadet, Sr Cadet, Firefighter, Lieutenant, Battalion Chief, plus the Captain nautical poles. The rope runs up the outside and ties to a cleat. The lowest cost and the simplest to use, but anyone can untie it, and the rope can slap the pole in the wind.
Inside ropeAsst. Chief. The rope runs inside the pole and ties off behind a locking door. A clean look, no rope noise, and the flag stays put without the key.
Inside cable and winchDeputy Chief and Chief. A stainless cable inside the pole is raised with a removable crank handle. Nothing to cut or untie: our most secure setup.
Which one is right for me?
| Lowest price | Jr Cadet or Cadet. Simple 20' and 25' poles with the rope on the outside. |
|---|---|
| A taller pole on a budget | Firefighter. Heights up to 70' with an outside rope and the basic hardware package. |
| A windy or open site | Lieutenant for more wall thickness, or Battalion Chief for our strongest outside-rope pole (150+ mph with a flag). |
| Stop people taking the flag down | Asst. Chief locks the rope behind a keyed door. Chief and Deputy Chief go further: a cable and winch that only works with a removable handle. |
| High wind and theft protection | Deputy Chief. Battalion Chief strength with the cable and winch inside. |
| The tallest poles | Lieutenant or Chief, up to 80'. |
| Several flags on one pole, with a nautical look | Captain. A yardarm flies up to three flags; add the gaff for a fourth. |
Side by side
Ranges cover every height in the series. A dash means the manufacturer doesn't publish that number; call us for your site. Taller poles in a series are rated for less wind than shorter ones; each pole's page has its exact numbers. Swipe the chart sideways on a phone.
| Series | How the flag goes up | Flag security | Heights | Base | Wall | Wind, with flag | Flag size | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr Cadet | Rope on the outside | Rope ties off at an open cleat | 15'–25' | 3" | 0.125" | 65–120 mph | 3' x 5'–4' x 6' | Homes and small businesses on a budget | $860 |
| Cadet | Rope on the outside | Rope ties off at an open cleat | 20'–35' | 3.5"–5" | 0.125"–0.156" | 50–96 mph | 3' x 5'–6' x 10' | Homes and churches wanting a sturdier entry pole | $1,320 |
| Sr Cadet | Rope on the outside | Rope ties off at an open cleat | 20'–25' | 4" | 0.125" | 88–110 mph | 3' x 5'–4' x 6' | A heavier 4" pole for windier yards | $1,620 |
| Firefighter | Rope on the outside | Rope ties off at an open cleat | 20'–70' | 5"–10" | 0.125"–0.312" | 85–120+ mph | 3' x 5'–15' x 25' | Taller poles when budget matters most | $2,350 |
| Lieutenant | Rope on the outside | Rope ties off at an open cleat | 20'–80' | 5"–12" | 0.156"–0.375" | 86–120+ mph | 3' x 5'–20' x 30' | Businesses wanting more wind strength and a finished base | $2,940 |
| Battalion Chief | Rope on the outside | Rope ties off at an open cleat | 25'–50' | 6"–10" | 0.250"–0.312" | 150+ mph | 4' x 6'–10' x 15' | Coastal, open-country and high-wind sites | $5,030 |
| Deputy Chief | Stainless cable inside, with a winch | Removable crank handle; nothing to cut or untie | 25'–50' | 6"–10" | 0.250"–0.312" | 150+ mph | 4' x 6'–10' x 15' | High-wind sites that also need theft protection | $8,220 |
| Asst. Chief | Rope inside the pole | Cam cleat behind a locking door | 20'–40' | 5"–8" | 0.125"–0.188" | 91–120+ mph | 3' x 5'–8' x 12' | A clean look and a locked flag at a lower price | $3,050 |
| Chief | Stainless cable inside, with a winch | Removable crank handle; nothing to cut or untie | 20'–80' | 5"–12" | 0.125"–0.375" | 85–120+ mph | 3' x 5'–20' x 30' | Schools, government buildings and tall poles up to 80' | $3,810 |
| Captain | Ropes on the outside, with a yardarm (and gaff) | Ropes tie off at open cleats | 20'–45' | 5"–8" | 0.125"–0.188" | — | — | Marinas, yacht clubs, waterfront homes and memorials | $3,890 |
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