Why the Poolax Is My New Favorite Pool Tool

I honestly didn't think a poolax would make much of a difference until I actually used one on my own backyard setup. If you've owned a pool for more than a week, you already know the drill: it's a constant battle against gravity, wind, and whatever the neighbor's trees decide to drop over the fence. For the longest time, I just figured that struggling with a flimsy skimmer and a heavy vacuum was just part of the "luxury" of having a place to swim. But once I swapped out my generic gear for something more substantial, the whole chore started feeling a lot less like a workout and more like a quick tidy-up. ...

May 4, 2026 · 7 min · Dueren Jaramillo