ROD CONSTRUCTION: Guides are constructed with durable stainless steel frames and aluminum oxide inserts Lew's custom lightweight graphite skeletal reel seat Durable high density EVA foam split-grips One-piece IM8 graphite blank with Nano technology Zirconia line guide REEL CONSTRUCTION: One-piece lightweight graphite frame and sideplates Machine forged, Double anodized, large capacity aluminum spool Durable Rulon drag system, provides up to 15lbs. of drag power Double anodized, aluminum spool tension cap with audible click Premium 10 bearing system with stainless steel double shielded bearings and Zero Reverse one-way clutch High strength solid brass Speed Gears, cut on precision Hamai CNC gear hobbing machines Multi-Setting Brake (MSB) utilizing both an external click dial to adjust the Magnetic Brake System, and an internal 4-pin positive on/off Centrifugal Brake System