I have clx 27 and slx 25 the truth is there is no comparison at all it's that simple!!!!! The clx is a good pole upto 3 sections then it get ridiculasly wippy the slx full extend Steady as a rock,but this is shown in the price differance clx is a cheap pole it's good for wat it is,but if u can afford it go wit the slx you won't ever want use anything else