used in other industries such as the world of competitive cycling where expert frame builders craft oversized thin diameter tubing into lightweight performance bicycles.
There is little debate that a comparable glass blank will typically weigh slightly more than a graphite blank. Cunningham is quick to point out that static weight is not overly important to him when he evaluates how a rod will perform. “It’s not necessarily the weight in your hand, it’s the weight beyond your hand that makes or breaks a rod as far as how it feels. I like to swing the blank, it’s the swing weight that determines the feel.” said Cunningham.
Regardless of blank composition, there are a number of incremental factors that come into play that can impact how well a finished rod will feel and perform. Included are such items as: handle diameter and length, number of guides and guide placement. Any one of these elements can either make or break the proper balance of the rod.
If you are already a fan of glass, you have a lot to be excited about as rod companies such as Cousins Tackle continue to refine and push forward the world of fiberglass fishing rod design. If you have never fished glass before or maybe it has been awhile, check out the new generation of glass rods, you just might be surprised at what you find.
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