Maximum reactivity of the blank with a particular attention to the control of the fish. This was our target, but not only: we wanted a stiff rod (very stiff), light and with a slim blank. Thanks to the CX-1 High Modulus carbon the result is exciting, the rod is very light and very well balanced, but what surprises most is the stiffness ... it seems only the tip is bending. We really like this rod, ask your dealer to let you try and then compare it to any other rod in this price range, you will see that the value for money is unbeatable.