Redesigned for the advanced bass angler, the Shimano Intenza A Spinning Rod leverages the extreme versatility and power of glass with a healthy dose of finesse. This fresh rod blank design features Shimano's DIAFLASH technology, adding diagonal wraps of carbon tape in an X pattern to reinforce the butt section, resist twisting, flexing, and energy loss, and enhance its overall castability, sensitivity, and pulling power. Lightweight titanium oxide guides add superb balance for improved line flow; custom Shimano reel seat with cork grips. With its amplified performance the Intenza A gives you a great shot at your next trophy catch. Built for the advanced bass angler Strong, versatile glass blank DIAFLASH carbon wrap reinforcement Enhanced casting, sensitivity, and power Lightweight titanium oxide guides Custom Shimano reel seat Cork grips