This has a black lower pole. Fits perfectly with the umbrella stand that is advertised with it. It fits my bar/bistro height table perfectly. Only caveat is that you have open the umbrella before putting it in the table pole which is in the stand. Also have to tilt the umbrella before inserting. Or get a tall stool and brave the heights. I know it didn't have a crank when I bought it but i didn't realize I would have to open it before putting it in the stand. It gets unwieldy and off balance. Best to have two to put up. Aside from that, I like it.