This is the pedigree of all carp fishing rods which is pure technology, it uses top out of this world materials to give you pure smooth quality, its got a test curve of about 3.5 and has a fantastic casting range. The range can get to about 200 meters if not more and in my eyes beats any other rod I have used. Very good once the fish is hooked because it has the power and strength to play the fish. This rod is not very cheap by any means but you pay for top quality and good performance, prices range at about $250. It is very light but yet very strong plus has a nice black metallic finish.