Introducing an updated and improved version of the incredible Horizon X5-S rods, the X5 Black rods use cutting edge carbon technology for a stronger, lighter, thinner and more powerful blank. Using several multidirectional layers of thinner carbon cloth with nanofiber technology that are electro bonded together during the curing process. All push over joints feature additional carbon reinforcement. The X5 Black blanks have superior recovery to improve distance and accuracy in casting whilst still retaining a superb playing action. Now finished with matt black guides and reel seat, with full Japanese shrink wrap and an EVA comfort foregrip, these rods are in a class of their own! • High quality rods designed for sublime casting performance, reducing frap ups and enhanced playing action! • Ultra high modulus carbon with Multidirectional Nanofibre and Interlaminar resin • 1k carbon wrap and reinforced carbon power joints • 50mm – 16mm American Tackle Delta-Lite guides in matt black • 50mm butt guide and 30mm second guide are double legged for strength • 18mm DPS American Tackle matt black reel seat • Black collars and cappings • Japanese Shrink wrap handle • EVA comfort foregrip above reel seat • Updated, understated cosmetics