The next chapter of the Expride’s legendary and tournament-winning lineage, the Shimano Expride B Casting Rods are redesigned and updated using Shimano’s latest technologies to put them in a league of their own. Built upon a strong legacy with a backbone fortified by Hi-Power X technology, the Shimano Expride B Casting Rods have been enhanced with the addition of a Carbon Monocoque handle, which increases vibration transfer through the rod, creating up to 30% more sensitivity for superior bite detection.Reducing weight and improving balance, the Shimano Expride B Casting Rods are outfitted with CI4+ reel seats and don Fuji SiC guides that shave critical ounces over the entire blank for enhanced comfort and premium angling performance. Offered in a wide selection of finely tuned technique specific rod actions, the Shimano Expride B Casting Rods deliver unrivaled Shimano performance that will make them an invaluable asset to avid tournament anglers.Features:-Carbon Monocoque Handle-Hi-Power X-CI4+ Reel Seat-Fuji SiC Guides-Cork Handle Material