The ESP Quickdraw 4K 10ft Carp Rod is built on a high modulus blank with a crisp, responsive action. It features a 3K woven finish on the butt and a lighter 1K finish on the tip, which gives the rod its 4K name. The full-length hard grade EVA handle is ultra slim and fits snugly into the largest ESP Mini Butt Grips. A laser etched butt cap and a black DPS reel seat with a flared burnt cork trim above the handle give it a classic, understated custom-built look. The rod includes bespoke moulded line clips that grip the mainline without causing damage. These clips add resistance on a take, and you can sometimes hear a satisfying 'crack' as the line exits the clip when a carp runs in the opposite direction. Lightweight stainless twin leg guides run from a 40mm butt down to a 12mm tip, and the tip guide has an anti-frap frame with a slick Sic ceramic insert. The 10ft model is available in test curves of 3.0, 3.25, 3.5, and 4.5lb (the latter being a spod and marker rod). The 3.0lb version suits smaller venues and stalking, offering a mellow playing action with plenty of power in the butt. The 3.25lb is an all-rounder, capable of fishing under the rod tips or launching a lead into the distance, with enough power to bully fish in thick weed while retaining a comfortable playing action. The 3.5lb is a powerhouse for consistent distance casting, PVA bag work, or continental fishing, especially from a boat where the shorter length is a big advantage over a 12ft rod. The 4.5lb spod and marker performs best for distance spodding with a midi spomb weighing around 6oz when full, providing optimum blank compression for maximum distance; larger spods can be used at short to medium range, and the blank transmits well when leading around and feature finding. A key advantage of the Quickdraw 4K is its compact packdown length of just 50 inches, making it ideal for small vehicles, particularly when paired with Quickdraw rod sleeves for protection and easy carrying. - Weight: not specified - Length: 10ft - Test curves: 3.0, 3.25, 3.5, and 4.5lb - Packdown length: 50 inches - Guides: lightweight stainless twin leg, 40mm butt down to 12mm tip - Tip guide: anti-frap frame with Sic ceramic - Handle: full-length hard grade EVA, ultra slim - Reel seat: black DPS - Butt cap: laser etched - Finish: 3K woven on butt, 1K on tip - Line clips: bespoke moulded, included