Ok. I found it on wiki: [en.wikipedia.org] the answer is there are various types and some spin and some don't. Ta da!
I had a co-worker who was also an exotic dancer. Yes, the poles spin.
oh my gawd.... Santa is not real!!!!!?
Wow, you learn something new every day that makes the momentum a lot easier to keep I suppose. Cool.
Some may spin, but most of the tricks/positions would be far harder, even dangerous, if they spun.
unless you are talking by experience, I think the pole does not freely spin but has some resistance.
@Lukian just a fixed pole...strip club owners are Cheeeeeeaaap! Spinning poles would be $$$$!