This series of the Berkley Shock Spinning Rods are upgraded and better than ever before. The Berkley Shock Spinning Rods are specifically engineered to hand braided fishing line at an outstanding value. With the ever increasing strength of superlines, Berkley engineered these rods to work better with braid by offering a selection of rods with a slower action and increased backbone. Couple these two features and the result is a lessened possibility of pulling out hooks with increased control. These rods are made with a 24-ton, multi-modulus carbon blank. The tip section in the Berkley Shock rods is where the difference truely lies. The Shock Absorbing Tip perfectly compliments the lack of stretch of braid, allowing you to reap all the benefits of braided line while aiding with hooksets, fighting fish and working a bait flawlessly for better presentations on the water. The guides are stainless steel with titanium oxide inserts that resist cracking and line grooving for extended life. The grip on these casting rods feature a new textured rubber for all day comfort.