With actions like you've never felt before, the Phenix Rods Black Diamond Hybrid Conventional Rod puts real space-age technology to work for you. Incredibly lightweight yet unbelievably strong, the Hybrid Rod features the world's first fully woven carbon fiber blank reinforced with Kevlar, for performance no other conventional rod can match. Tougher than glass, more sensitive than graphite, with power that moves the bar well beyond today's standards, this rod's fast-action blank is fitted with premium Fuji HBSG SiC guides, an ALPS CentraLock reel seat, and high-density Hypalon handles. Advanced technology with unique actions Extremely lightweight and strong Fully woven carbon fiber/Kevlar blank Premium Fuji HBSG SiC guides ALPS CentraLock reel seat High-density Hypalon handles