Carp rods designed to offer unmatched performance at great prices, stiffer blanks for a better sense of responsiveness; Lightweight carbon construction with low resin content; Minimalist style Slik ring system; High-quality 18 mm reel seat. Sobriety and elegance in aesthetics, matte black finish, tapered ergonomic handle, handle covered with Japanese heat-shrink tubing, 50 mm bottom ring for 12ft 2-piece 3lb and above models, 40 mm bottom ring for 10ft models, Traveller and telescopic versions. The telescopic version is equipped with a tip protector for transport.