The 8 Best Pogo Sticks
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A pogo stick must match the rider's weight. Eight spring, air and foam sticks compared by weight range, age, padding and warranty; the Flybar Master leads. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
A pogo stick rated for the wrong weight won't compress or bottoms out, so rider weight comes first. Kids ride them for play and balance, teens and adults use stiffer sticks for tricks, and preschoolers can start on a foam jumper. Springs come enclosed, open, air or foam, air springs can be tuned as a rider grows, and every rider should wear a helmet.
From the manual
- It comes ready to ride, but the spring is deliberately tight when new and takes several bounces before it starts to compress. p. 2
- The inner spring can't be adjusted, so the 80-to-160-pound rating is fixed. p. 2
- Oil it with automotive oil around the bottom steel shaft with the stick upside down; under heavy use, clean and oil it every few days. p. 2
- The printed warranty covers defects for one year with proof of purchase; abuse, neglect, improper repair and alterations aren't covered. p. 1
Why the Flybar Master is our top pick
Our pick carries heavier riders and pads more of its frame than our runner-up, the Razor Gogo. Its maker rates it for riders from 80 to 160 pounds, ages 9 and up,1 while the Gogo tops out at 143 pounds on Razor's site4 and 140 in its own manual.5 Foam wraps the Master's frame as well as its grips,2 and the stick arrives ready to ride, with nothing to set up.1 On the Gogo only the grips are foam,4 and its handlebars must lock into the main shaft with both spring buttons showing, or a bar can come loose mid-ride.5
The runner-up wins on storage: its footrests and handlebars fold, and the aluminum frame keeps it light.4 Our pick has costs too. Its manual says the spring is deliberately tight when new and can't be adjusted, so it takes several bounces to get it moving, and it wants cleaning and oiling every few days of heavy use.1
Warranty is muddled on paper. The Master's box manual promises a year,1 but Flybar's product page now quotes three months2 and its warranty page six.3 Razor gives the Gogo six months.5,6
| Flybar Master | Razor Gogo | |
|---|---|---|
| Rider weight | 80 to 160 lb | Up to 143 lb (manual: 140) |
| Minimum age | 9 | 6 |
| Foam padding | Frame and grips | Grips only |
| Setup and storage | Ready to ride; doesn't fold | Lock both handlebars in; folds |
| Warranty | 1 year in manual; 3-6 months on site | 6 months |
Sources
- Flybar Master 1Owner's manual, 2021 (PDF), pp. 1, 2 2Product page 3Warranty page
- Razor Gogo 4Product page 5Owner's manual, 2012 edition (PDF, archived), pp. 1, 3, 6 6Limited warranty
From the manual
- Both handlebars must lock onto the main shaft with the spring-loaded buttons visible in their holes, or a bar can come loose mid-ride. p. 3
- This edition caps total weight at 140 pounds, three under Razor's current site figure, and wants an adult present for riders under 8. p. 1
- The lower tube, which Razor calls the stanchion, gets hot with continuous use, so don't touch it right after riding. p. 1
- The six-month warranty is void if the stick is modified, rented or used for anything but recreation; non-Razor parts can void it too. pp. 2, 6
Compare the specs
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| Product | Rider weight (lb) | Minimum age (years) | Spring | Foam padding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Flybar Master | 80-160 | 9 | Coil, enclosed | Frame and grips |
| 2. Razor Gogo | Up to 143 (manual: 140) | 6 | Coil, enclosed | Grips only |
| 3. Flybar Maverick | 40-80 | 5 | Coil, enclosed | Frame and grips |
| 4. Flybar Super Pogo 1505 | 120-210 | 14 | Coil, open | None |
| 5. Vurtego Slingshot | 40-180 | — | Air, adjustable | Top cap |
| 6. Geospace Boing! MAX | 90-160 | 6 | Coil in steel housing | Grips |
| 7. Geospace Boing! JR | 50-90 | 4 | Coil in steel housing | Grips |
| 8. Flybar My First Foam | — | — | — | — |
Ratings are the makers' own. Razor's site and its manual give different weight limits. Vurtego's Slingshot page gives no minimum age, and Flybar no longer lists the My First Foam under that name; store listings rate it to 250 pounds from age 3. The Super Pogo's padding is read from Flybar's product photos.
Sources
- Flybar Master owner's manual, 2021 (PDF) Master product page Maverick product page Super Pogo product page
- Vurtego Slingshot page on Flybar's store
- Razor GoGo Pogo product page GoGo Pogo owner's manual, 2012 edition (PDF, archived)
- Geospace Boing! MAX product page Boing! JR product page Pogo stick lineup and ages
Editor's Notes
November 4, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Editors:
We read Flybar's Master manual and Razor's GoGo manual, added a spec table, notes from both manuals and a section on why the Master leads. We corrected the warranty and weight-limit lines to match what the makers publish, fixed our October note's claim that the Vurtego V4 Pro is no longer sold, and dropped item details no maker source supports. The safety guide now cites the makers' surface rules and an emergency physician's warning about trampolines.
October 19, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Editors:
This list needed fresh stock more than new ideas. The Flybar Velocity Pro and the ThinkGizmos Aero Advantage are no longer available new, so they're gone. The Vurtego V4 Pro went too: specialists such as Xpogo still sell it, but it costs several times more than anything here. If you came looking for the Velocity, the Flybar Master is the closest current Flybar for older kids and teens.
The Razor Gogo, the Flybar Super Pogo 1505, both Geospace sticks and the Flybar My First Foam stay. So do Flybar's foam sticks, now sold as the Flybar Master and Flybar Maverick. The one new pick is the Vurtego Slingshot, the only air-spring stick we found sold new at a toy-stick price, for riders who want big air or a stick they can tune as they grow.
We sorted everything by rider weight first, because a stick rated for the wrong weight either won't compress or bottoms out. With no lab data on pogo sticks, we relied on makers' specs, recall records and a 20-year study of pogo stick injuries. Wear a helmet.
Earlier notes
November 26, 2020, by Edmund Dawson:
The items on this list still provide a comprehensive overview of the various models on offer, from options designed for young children such as the Geopspace Jumparoo Boing! Jr., to robust versions that are made to aid and withstand big jumps and tricks like the Vurtego V4 Pro, or the Super Pogo 1505. Whether your child is only just beginning to negotiate how to hop, or is a skilled performer of tricks and stunts, we always recommend that full protection is worn in the form of helmets and knee and elbow pads.
We removed the Flybar Propel as it doubled-up on a lot of the same features offered by the Flybar Foam Maverick, a model that's also designed for children aged 5 years and over, weighing between 40 and 80 pounds. In its place, we added the Flybar Foam Master, a popular model for kids over 9 years old that require a little more air from their hops. It also has some good safety features to offer a bit of reassurance to the parents of stunt enthusiasts.
We also swapped the Kidoozie G02404 for the Flybar My First Foam, for although they essentially perform the same function and come in at the similar price points, Flybar have produced a more robust version that's proving far more popular.
December 4, 2019, by Brett Dvoretz:
Pogo sticks can be a fun way to improve balance, coordination, and burn some extra calories. However, they also have a high potential to cause injury, so it is important that neither you nor your children ever use one without a helmet at the bare minimum, and ideally elbow and knee pads, too.
During this update we eliminated the Flybar 1000 Extreme since it seems to have been discontinued by the manufacturer and we expect people to experience availability issues when trying to purchase it from third-party vendors. We replaced it with another extreme stunt model, the Vurtego V4 Pro, which has actually been used to set nine world records and is capable of an impressive 10-foot bounce. Because you can adjust the amount of pressure in its air spring, you can start off slow and increase your rebound as your skills improve.
Other than that, we still stand by most of last year's recommendations and there were few other changes made to our lineup, except to replace the New Bounce Easy Grip and Fisher-Price Grow-to-Pro. Flybar still dominates the list, which is not surprising considering they have been making pogo sticks since 1915. [2026 update: Flybar dates its company to 1918.] If you aren't interested in the Vurtego V4 Pro due to its exorbitant price, then the Super Pogo 1505 is your next best option for stunts.
For on-the-go fun, the Razor Gogo is great, since its handlebars and foot pegs both fold up. This makes it easy to slip around some luggage in your car or pack away in a closet when not in use. Since kids enjoy jumping just as much as adults, if not more so, we have included the Kidoozie G02404 for your youngest family members and the Flybar Foam Maverick for the slightly older ones who still need a fully foam-covered model for safety.
Special Honors
Xpogo Xpogo runs a professional extreme pogo stunt team and the Pogopalooza events, and its shop sells sticks built for flips and big air that cost far more than anything on this list. Its lineup includes the coil-spring Reaper and Vurtego's air-spring V4 sticks, among them the V4 Pro, and it also carries the Vurtego Slingshot. It's the place to look once a rider has outgrown a store-bought stick. xpogo.com
Start With The Rider's Weight
A child at 75 pounds will pass an 80-pound limit soon, so a stick that starts lower and tops out higher may last longer, as long as the rider is inside its range today.
Every pogo stick has a weight range, and it matters at both ends. A rider who is too light can't compress the spring enough to get a real bounce, and one who is too heavy can bottom out the spring or overload the frame. Age labels set a floor, but weight is the number to match.
The makers' ranges on this list fall into a few bands: 40 to 80 or 50 to 90 pounds for first sticks, 80 or 90 to 160 pounds for older kids and smaller teens, and 120 to 210 pounds for the Flybar Super Pogo 1505. An air stick such as the Vurtego Slingshot covers 40 to 180 pounds because you change the air pressure instead of the spring. A foam jumper like the Flybar My First Foam is rated for up to 250 pounds, but it only makes small hops.
Leave some headroom. A child at 75 pounds will pass an 80-pound limit soon, so a stick that starts lower and tops out higher may last longer, as long as the rider is inside its range today. Height follows weight: Geospace lists its Boing! JR at 37 inches long and its Boing! MAX at 44. The two-handled coil design dates to a 1957 patent, and the basic idea is older still (Wikipedia).
Coil, Air, Bow Or Foam
Most pogo sticks use a steel coil spring. On kids' sticks the coil is enclosed in the frame, and the frame is often wrapped in foam, which keeps fingers away from the spring and softens knocks. Open-coil sticks such as the Flybar Super Pogo 1505 skip the cover and the padding; they're built for heavier riders and tricks.
Air-spring sticks replace the coil with a sealed cylinder you pump up. More pressure means a firmer, higher bounce, so one stick can fit a growing kid or a parent. Bow-spring sticks use flexible composite bands instead of a coil; Geospace's JackHammer Pogo Jumper is one.
At the far end are extreme sticks built for flips and big air, which let skilled riders clear 10 feet (Wikipedia). They cost several times more than a toy stick and are sold mostly by specialists such as Xpogo, which sells the coil-spring Reaper and Vurtego's V4 air sticks. Foam jumpers sit at the other end: a foam base on bungee cords, for preschoolers and indoor play.
Helmets, Hard Ground And A Worn Tip
Pogo sticks injure people, mostly kids. A study of 20 years of U.S. emergency room data found 619 head and neck injury cases from pogo sticks in its national sample. Of those patients, 96.1 percent were under 18, cuts were the most common injury, and 85.9 percent of injuries happened at home. The same study found these injuries fell over the period (Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, via PubMed). A helmet is the minimum; elbow and knee pads and closed shoes help too. Flybar's Master manual calls concrete the best bet and rules out lawns and plank floors, and Razor's manual warns off grass, sand and indoor flooring, so bounce on flat, hard ground with nothing nearby to hit. Foam jumpers are the exception, made for indoor play.
Add trampolines to the list of bad surfaces. Robert Brandt, an emergency physician with almost 20 years in the field, wrote in his September 2024 Emergency Medicine News column about treating a boy who fractured the bone under his eye bouncing a pogo stick on one, and closed with a plain reminder: "don't take your pogo sticks onto trampolines" (Emergency Medicine News).
Check the stick before each ride. In 2011 Bravo Sports recalled about 169,000 pogo sticks because the frame tube or a pin could break (CPSC). Later that year it recalled about 159,000 Disney-branded sticks because the rubber tip could wear out and the end caps could come off (CPSC). None of those sticks is on this list, and we found no pogo stick recall from Flybar, Razor, Geospace or Vurtego; Flybar's one recall we found, in 2020, covered a baby swing. The lesson holds: replace a worn rubber tip, tighten loose bolts and store the stick dry.
How we researched this
We compared 21 pogo sticks, including every stick on the previous version of this list, and narrowed them to eight. We read Flybar's 2021 owner's manual for the Master and the 2012 edition of Razor's GoGo Pogo manual, along with the product pages of Flybar, Razor and Geospace, the warranty pages of Flybar and Razor, Flybar's listing for the Vurtego Slingshot and Xpogo's shop for the extreme sticks. A 20-year study of pogo stick injuries in U.S. emergency rooms shaped the safety advice. A search of CPSC recalls turned up no pogo stick recall from Flybar, Razor, Geospace or Vurtego, only Bravo Sports' two 2011 recalls of sticks that aren't on this list.
Sources (13)
- Wikipedia: Pogo stick
- PubMed: pogo stick head and neck injuries, 20-year NEISS study (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021)
- CPSC: Bravo Sports pogo stick recall, March 2011
- CPSC: Bravo Sports Disney-branded pogo stick recall, July 2011
- Flybar: Master pogo stick owner's manual, 2021 (PDF)
- Razor: GoGo Pogo owner's manual, 2012 edition (PDF, archived)
- Razor: limited warranty
- Flybar: warranty
- Geospace: pogo sticks
- Xpogo: shop
- Emergency Medicine News: Robert Brandt, A Tip You May Not Know for Orbital Blowouts (Sept. 2024)
- CPSC: Flybar Swurfer swing recall, May 2020
- CPSC recalls
Frequently asked questions
What size pogo stick does an 8-year-old need?
Go by weight first, then check the maker's age floor. A child under 80 pounds fits a 40-to-80 or 50-to-90-pound stick such as the Flybar Maverick or the Geospace Boing! JR. A heavier child needs a stick rated to 160 pounds: Flybar labels its Master for 9 and up, while Geospace labels the Boing! MAX for 6 and up.
What is the best pogo stick for adults?
For a spring stick, the Flybar Super Pogo 1505, rated for 120 to 210 pounds. The Vurtego Slingshot air stick goes to 180 pounds and lets you tune the bounce. Most kids' sticks stop at 160 pounds.
What is the safest pogo stick for a beginner?
One rated for the rider's weight, with an enclosed spring and a foam-padded frame, like the Flybar Maverick or the Flybar Master. For preschoolers, a foam jumper such as the Flybar My First Foam has no coil at all. Whatever the stick, wear a helmet.
How do air pogo sticks work?
An air pogo stick uses a sealed cylinder of air as its spring, filled with a bike or tire pump. More pressure gives a firmer bounce for heavier riders or higher jumps, so one stick covers a wide weight range: 40 to 180 pounds for the Vurtego Slingshot.
How high can a pogo stick jump?
Few makers publish figures. Geospace says its Boing! MAX coil stick can reach up to 24 inches with practice, Vurtego claims more than 5 feet for its Slingshot air stick, and the extreme sticks used by stunt riders can clear 10 feet. Those are maker claims and expert results, not what a typical rider gets.
What happened to the Flybar Velocity pogo stick?
The Flybar Velocity Pro is no longer sold new. The Flybar Master is the closest current Flybar for older kids and teens.
