Black Diamond vs Komperdell:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Black Diamond had more branded searches than Komperdell among trekking pole brands in New Zealand. Black Diamond had about 1,900 branded searches, while Komperdell had 10. Black Diamond made up 92.7% of all trekking pole brand searches we track, and Komperdell accounted for 0.49%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about trekking pole brands, Black Diamond appeared in four of the five answers and Komperdell in one. Black Diamond was mentioned before Komperdell in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Black Diamond, about 190 searches for every 1 for Komperdell
Who does AI mention more?
Black Diamond, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Komperdell in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Black Diamond, named ahead of Komperdell in every answer
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Top trekking pole brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Black Diamond was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Komperdell was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Black Diamond was listed before Komperdell in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Black Diamond1st
Leki2nd
Komperdell3rd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Leki5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Black Diamond4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Komperdell1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which trekking pole brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best trekking pole brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best trekking pole brand in New Zealand for hiking and tramping?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“trekking poles nz”
- 1
Leki
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lightweight trekking poles”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Black Diamond or Komperdell more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Diamond and Komperdell by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three trekking pole brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Black Diamond, Komperdell. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Black Diamond | Leki | Komperdell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.4% | 13.6% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 85.5% | 13.8% | 0.66% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.8% | 15.3% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 82.8% | 15.3% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 84.4% | 13.6% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.4% | 13.6% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 89.4% | 10.1% | 0.56% |
| Jun 2026 | 90.9% | 8% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.4% | 9.9% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 90% | 8.5% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 92.7% | 6.8% | 0.49% |
How has the Black Diamond and Komperdell comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Black Diamond was ahead of Komperdell in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Black Diamond’s share of searches among trekking pole brands in New Zealand moved from 89% to 92.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Komperdell’s share of searches among trekking pole brands in New Zealand moved from 1.4% to 0.49%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand trekking pole brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Black Diamond gained share of searches among trekking pole brands in New Zealand, from 90% to 92.7%.

In September 2026, Komperdell lost share of searches among trekking pole brands in New Zealand, from 1.4% to 0.49%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Diamond’s and Komperdell’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Black Diamond
1 branded search term
- black diamond
Komperdell
2 branded search terms
- komperdell
- komperdell trekking poles
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