In fact we were quite surprised as we are not aware of any other tent manufacturer that currently uses such thin poles in any model. OEX may have thought that with the PHOXX l being a very small tent that 7mm poles would be adequate.
The OEX PHOXX l v2 Tent - OEX Replacement Tent Poles - Upgraded 8.5mm - STATION13 product is best suited for campers and backpackers looking for durable, high-quality tent poles.