Are Pole Arms Balanced?

[Jaradakar]

I've been trying to run a Pole Arm War Gladiator. I'm trying to run him as a more aggressive War Vs Defensive.

I just fought IZMAK, who's recovering from being dead. I still lost!

He gets 2 attacks in before me, pretty sure that's due to % of gear. I'm at 19% weight (after the scouting report I know he's less, I think 13%).

I've got higher weapon skill than he does 6 Vs his 5! In his current state, I've got higher stats across the board than he does, excluding size.

It is frustrating that he still beat me! Yes, he's got a better weapon and gear (but i've been beaten by many who have less optimal gear than me). From the looks of it, I'd say he just got stupid lucky rolls, which maybe thats all it was.

Here is the fight for your perusal:

R O U N D 1
>> IZMAK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> BLACKMAR SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
IZMAK carefully circles around BLACKMAR.
IZMAK brings his VORPAL WAR CHAIN crashing down onto BLACKMAR.
IZMAK's attack lands on BLACKMAR's solar plexus inflicting ample injuries! (+27 Damage)
BLACKMAR circles IZMAK like a starved vulture, looking for an opening.
BLACKMAR looks to carve into his enemy.
Bones in IZMAK's arm crack under the powerful impact! (+30 Damage)
R O U N D 2
IZMAK thoroughly circles to and fro.
IZMAK looks to strike BLACKMAR.
Wicked hit destroys BLACKMAR's collarbone sending shards of bone flying everywhere! (+122 Damage)
BLACKMAR has taken some slight damage from this fight!
BLACKMAR thrusts with the bladed tip of his POLE AXE OF AGILITY.
Someone from the crowd screams as IZMAK is hit in the cheek! (+25 Damage)
R O U N D 3
IZMAK attentively moves to and fro.
IZMAK looks for a crushing attack.
The sight of blood cheers the fans as the blow hits BLACKMAR in the side! (+27 Damage)
BLACKMAR glances at some of the larger wounds on his body!!
BLACKMAR bounces quickly to and fro.
BLACKMAR attempts to slice IZMAK.
The shot glances off IZMAK's back. (+16 Damage)
BLACKMAR uses his POLE AXE OF AGILITY to make an awkward strike against IZMAK.
BLACKMAR barely misses.
R O U N D 4
IZMAK attentively paces to and fro.
IZMAK brutally strikes, slamming his VORPAL WAR CHAIN outward with deadly accuracy.
A 360 degree spin move drives the weapon into BLACKMAR's ribs cracking several of them and sends a few into the lungs...wow! (+129 Damage)
IZMAK takes a step back to catch a quick breather.
BLACKMAR is pleading with the Enforcer to spare his life!!!
BLACKMAR shuffles hurriedly to action.
BLACKMAR makes a high arcing slash with his POLE AXE OF AGILITY.
BLACKMAR is aiming at IZMAK's main hand.
BLACKMAR barely misses.
BLACKMAR pauses for a moment to catch his breath.
R O U N D 5
IZMAK yells in anger as the Enforcer saves BLACKMAR's life!
The Enforcer gives the thumbs up!
The fight lasted 45 seconds!