UltraTough Acetate Coating stands up to continual use. A very important advantage of a Pro-Shot Coated Rod is coating does not vary in thickness. If you inspect a sprayed on coated rod, many times the sprayed on coated rods vary in thickness and do not have a uniform diameter. One-Piece heat treated coated spring steel rod Innovative, proprietary comfortable handle design Rod glides smooth on ball bearing handle assembly-Includes patch holder All Pro Shot products made in USA from USA components