TECHNOLOGY
RainShadow™ blanks are not just a hollow piece of composite; it’s embraced with layers of technology that prove they are the best blanks on the market. On these pages are de fi nitions of each RainShadow™ technology for easy reference. These high-tech components are incorporated into every RainShadow™ blank to bring you the best fi ght of your fi shing experience.
As our fl agship offering, this graphite material is brand new for 2014
and represents the pinnacle of technological-innovation available
from RainShadow™. Utilizing proprietary ultra-high modulus Toray carbon fi ber, we combine this with a brand new nano compound technology based resin system and a classi fi ed design. The results? This is the lightest, strongest, most sensitive material used in blanks we offer. We were able to achieve not only amazing strength-to- weight ratios, but truly jaw-dropping sensitivity as well.
This graphite material offers top-shelf performance and ultra-high
modulus Toray fi bers, super lightweight scrim, and an optimized
resin content. All of this translates into outstanding blanks that are feather light, brutally strong, and offer heightened sensitivity.
From the proprietary NCT™, giving more strength and durability, to the exclusive HDSC™ technology, layering your rod blank for the maximum strength and fl exibility. Jaguar Design™ brings you the most advanced rod blanks for your dollar in the industry. Review all the technologies to see whats involved with each and every blank we sell. Trust that high performance and durability are at the forefront of all the RainShadow™ blank designs.
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This graphite material does not cut any corners when it comes
to offering high performance for your dollar. RainShadow™ RX7
graphite consist of intermediate modulus that is based on one of the fi nest carbon fi bers Toray has ever produced. The RX7 graphite is wildly popular as well as versatile. Every RX7 hits a real sweet spot of performance and power that will impress even the most seasoned angler. This is truly one of the fi nest overall materials being used in the fi shing industry today.
RainShadow™ RX6 graphite material represents the optimum
standard modulus material ever formulated. Like other materials
sitting above the RX6 graphite series, these are also based on some of the best fi bers Toray has to offer. To achieve extreme durability, we couple these fi bers with our optimized resin content to create a series of workhorse blanks. RX6 are ideal tournament material for rods that can detect the lightest bites, yet are able to withstand the abuse from competitive anglers. Each blank in the RX6 graphite family fi shes with the lightweight crispness, sensitivity, and power you expect.
Looking for the highest level of durability without switching to a
full fi berglass blank? Our RainShadow™ RX4 graphite series is a
proprietary graphite and fi berglass matrix that’s used in conjunction
with a high impact resin system. The outcome is a selection of blanks that have durability
similar to fi berglass, with the bene fi t of graphite, they still retain satisfying sensitivity. All RX4
blank models are versatile enough for a wide range of applications where durability is the
main focus. This has proven to be one of our most reliable materials used to design some of
the toughest blanks on the market.
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TECHNOLOGY
RAINSHADOW ROD BLANK
If a practically indestructible fi berglass material is what you’re
seeking, then RainShadow™ E-Glass is what you should
search for. These are extremely popular for heavy-duty
™ saltwater applications where strength and reliability are of paramount importance. This
fi berglass series will withstand the abuse and keep you coming back for more.
SOLIDGLASS
™ Our solidglass lineup of fi berglass material is commonly
used in heavy duty situations. Solidglass is the perfect
material when you want to build a rod that is not only
extremely cost effective, but also offers unrivaled durability. The solid design allows for
grinding a custom taper that is not possible with a traditional tubular design.
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