There will always be some degree of flex of the pole, this is normal. HOWEVER, please ensure the floor base and ceiling support
STAYS IN PLACE if you shake the pole with some force. As long as the top and bottom pieces do not move, the entire structure will be secure. If the floor or ceiling piece moves, you must tighten the nut for the ceiling support or make sure the bottom pole is properly screwed into the floor base. Please click
here to see the installation instructions.