A tip strength increase of thirty percent and greatly improved sensitivity are just two of the important benefits found in the Tsunami Carbon Shield II rods. The one-piece, super high modulus IM7 carbon fiber blanks are strong, resilient, powerful and light weight to make casting, hooking and fighting big fish a breeze. D16, Nanotech construction delivers sixteen axes of fiber layup for the utmost in hoop strength under all loading during the toughest fights. Premium Grade A cork grips, contoured split reel seats, braid ready, aluminum oxide ring guides and performance tuned actions are standard features of these premium rods to assure the best of modern fishing rod design. All day casting and fish fighting won’t leave the angler exhausted. Lengths and powers available for whatever species you chase on your coast. Alps Aluminum Oxide Guides D16 Nanotech Weave IM7 Carbon Fiber Premium Cork Grips Available in Blue and Green