Redesigned and updated using Shimano’s latest technologies, the Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods are poised to outperform the competition and are the next chapter in the Expride’s tournament-winning lineage. Built with carbon fiber blanks that are reinforced by Hi-Power X technology, the Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods feature a Carbon Monocoque handle, which increases vibration transfer through the rod, creating up to 30% more sensitivity for superior bite detection.Outfitted with CI4+ reel seats and Fuji SiC guides as well, the Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods reduce critical weight across the blank that results in better balance and an overall premium angling experience. Finely tuned for finesse applications, the Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods provide peak performance that is a must-have for tournament anglers.Features:-Carbon Monocoque Handle-Hi-Power X-CI4+ Reel Seat-Fuji SiC Guides-Cork Handle Material