Taking the next step in the Veritas rod series, the Abu Garcia Veritas Casting Rods utilize advanced manufacturing technologies to provide uncompromising strength, while remaining lightweight and sensitive. Designed with 3M Powerlux 100 blanks, the Abu Garcia Veritas Casting Rods feature advanced resins built directly into the blank to fill evenly around the 30-ton carbon fibers, providing 15% stronger, 5% lighter, more sensitive rods. Working to improve comfort throughout a long day of fishing, the Abu Garcia Veritas Casting Rods are built with custom Abu Garcia reel seats and closed cell EVA split grips that create a cushioned point of contact. Pushing the limits of performance, the Abu Garcia Vertis Casting Rods are fitted with titanium alloy guides that have been placed using ROCS (Robotically Optimized Casting System) to ensure long casting distance and accuracy. Backed by a 3-year warranty, the Abu Garcia Veritas Casting Rods leverage cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and materials to improve the latest iteration of the Veritas line of rods.Specifications and Features: Powerlux 100 delivers a 15% stronger* and 5% lighter** rod, while remaining lightweight and well balanced ROCS (Robotically Optimized Casting System) Guide train for maximized casting distance with lighter lures Titanium alloy guides with ultra light zirconium inserts allow for a lightweight balanced rod Closed Cell EVA grips gives greater weather and wear resistance Ergonomic Abu designed reel seat Limited 3-year warranty