In Leki's quiver, the Neotrail Pro FX.One SL range (also called Superlite by the brand) is the pure race pole: four HRC Max carbon sections, a minimalist grip and a claimed weight of 120 grams in the 120 cm size, one of the lowest Leki has ever produced in this folding format. We tested it to see whether that extreme lightness holds up on technical terrain, beyond the spec sheet.
The Leki Neotrail Pro FX.One SL gets down to 113-120 g depending on size thanks to a minimalist Spartan Ultra grip, one of the lowest weights on the market for a 4-section folding pole. The Push-Button system and the stiffness on each plant hold up over more than 100 km of field testing, with no play and no creaking. But Leki itself explicitly reserves it for racing: it doesn't meet the DIN 79016 standard and isn't recommended for daily training.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 113 g (110 cm) to 120 g (120 cm) depending on size |
| Material | HRC Max carbon (Highest Racing Carbon) |
| Sections | 4, diameters 14/12/12/12 mm |
| Grip | Spartan Ultra, 1K Foam |
| Strap | D-Loop Mesh, one adjustable size |
| Folding system | Push-Button + Speed Up Ring |
| Available sizes | 110 to 130 cm, in 5 cm steps |
| Folded length | About 35 cm |
| Price | 160 to 170 € per pair depending on retailer |
This is the main selling point: 120 g per pair in the 120 cm size. One caveat, though, because Leki's own sources don't fully agree with each other. The detailed spec sheet on the official site says 113 g, while the marketing copy on the same page claims 120 g, and a field test published by a specialist magazine reports both figures depending on the size tested (113 g at 110 cm, around 120 g at 120 cm). The gap almost certainly comes down to the length of the pole weighed rather than a real inconsistency, but as far as we know there is no independent gram-accurate weighing confirming either figure for a given size.
Out on the trail, the magazine's tester, with more than 100 km logged on stony and rocky paths, backs up the promise: "nothing to report on the structure, barely any marks or play in the sections, just surface wear on the tip". The Push-Button locking mechanism is described as positive from start to finish, with no creaking and no play developing.
The Spartan Ultra Grip bets on minimalist foam rather than the cork or dense EVA found on the brand's more versatile models. A verified customer review on i-Run, dated 13 August 2026, sums it up in one line: "great product, very light and sturdy". The magazine field test confirms it over time: the grip "stays dry to the touch and doesn't slip, even when the sweat kicks in", and the D-Loop Mesh strap "dries quickly" and clips in one-handed, even with thin gloves.
The trade-off of such a minimalist grip: less material to absorb vibrations than a more traditional handle, something runners used to more padded training poles may feel on long outings.
The Neotrail Pro FX.One SL targets trail runners who already have solid pole technique and want to shave minutes off a skyrace, a VK or a short to mid-distance race, where every gram counts on transitions. Beginners, heavy daily training and outings on exposed alpine terrain (snow, ice) are explicitly ruled out by the brand itself, which points you to its Ultratrail or Cross Trail ranges for those uses instead.
Against the Leki Ultratrail FX.One Superlite (137 g, 35 cm folded), the Neotrail Pro FX.One SL goes even lighter thanks to a more minimalist grip, but gives up comfort over long distances: the Ultratrail Superlite remains the more versatile of Leki's two ultralight ranges.
