While other manufacturers have to add more material to create longer rods, G.Loomis uses their proprietary GLX graphite to create long, strong rods that don't suffer from "tip sag." Then, they're finished with extra-long cork and composite handles for perfect balance and reel positioning. The blank is then matched with the finest high-frame titanium RECOIL® guides from REC® for higher sensitivity and reduced weight. The result of all this work is the lightest, fastest rods of this length on the market.