With its unique in-hand feel, the latest generation of the Shimano Expride B-Series Casting Rod creates a new standard of sensitivity and balance. Its innovative Carbon Monocoque handle grip is strong, seamless, and hollow; this increases vibration transmission by up to 30%, so you'll easily feel every rock, weed, and bite, on every cast. As always, the Expride remains a top choice for tournament use; its finely-tuned, high-modulus blank incorporates Shimano's Hi-Power X blank technology, a double diagonal carbon tape wrap that enhances both strength and precision, for exceptional backbone and proper actions. Fitted with Fuji SiC guides and Shimano's responsive CI4+ reel seat, flanked by quality cork and the Carbon Monocoque rear grip. Extreme sensitivity and balance New Carbon Monocoque handle grip Up to 30% greater vibration transmission Finely-tuned, high-modulus blank Hi-Power X carbon tape wrap technology Fuji SiC guides CI4+ reel seat, flanked by quality cork