Stronger and sharper-looking than ever, the redesigned Shimano SLX Casting Rod delivers true tournament-level performance at a modest price. Always popular for its strength and versatility, the SLX now features Shimano's proprietary DIAFLASH blank technology, which utilizes opposing carbon tape wraps through the butt section to prevent twisting while under duress; this greatly increases the rod's pulling power for both casting and jigging techniques. The sturdy graphite blank is fitted with lightweight titanium-oxide guides and boasts a beautifully balanced split-grip handle design, custom Shimano reel seat, sensitive carbon foregrip, and EVA grips with etched logos. Sturdy graphite blank with carbon tape Proprietary DIAFLASH blank technology Double-wrapped butt section for enhanced power Lightweight titanium-oxide guides Split-grip handle design Shimano custom reel seat Sensitive carbon foregrip EVA grips with etched logos