The Korda Kaizen Platinum Spod Rod is built around a super tensile high-grade Japanese carbon blank with a fast tapered profile, which gives it higher compression strength for powerful casting. A low glare matt paint finish keeps the rod discreet on the bank, while lightweight stainless-steel guides reduce overall weight. The rod features a Japanese shrink grip handle with a flared butt for a secure hold, and the stainless steel trim rings are finished with a JAG etched stainless butt cap. - Super tensile high-grade Japanese carbon - Fast tapered profile blank for higher compression strength - Low glare matt paint finish - Lightweight stainless-steel guides - 50mm butt guide with 16mm tip ring on all models - Japanese shrink grip handle with flared butt - Stainless steel trim rings with JAG etched stainless butt cap - Fuji DPS reel seat