What is IM10?
Unlike IM4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 which have specific meaning, IM10 means nothing.
What is im7 graphite?
IM-7 = 41-million modulus. IM-8 = 42 to 45-million modulus. Any blank rated over 45-million modulus is “High Modulus” or “HM”. Most anglers tout the advantages of “high modulus” graphite. but there is much to be said for “intermediate modulus”.
Is IM6 graphite good?
“Intermediate modulus rods (33 million to 42 million) with high strain rates (700,000 or higher) still offer a lot of sensitivity and responsiveness and are quite durable” Well said – IM6 is an intermediate status rod.
What is IM6 blank?
IM6 graphite is lightweight and sensitive. Netcraft Sportsman’s Series ultralight IM6 graphite spinning rod blank is a one piece blank capable of casting the lightest lures for panfish and trout. IM6 graphite is lightweight and sensitive.
What are Shimano rods made of?
Shimano’s rods are built with graphite varying from IM7 to IM10. The higher the number, the greater the cost. And the higher the number, the crisper and more sensitive the rod will be.
What does 30 ton graphite mean?
30 ton graphite is 30 million modulus, and so on and so on.
What is nanotechnology in fishing rods?
The Technology: The latest technology behind the 2006 Airrus rods is brand spanking new to the fishing rod industry. By applying Nanotechnology Airrus is able to form Carbon Nanotubes to further increase a rod’s sensitivity and power characteristics, increasing overall performance.
What does 24t carbon mean?
Tonnage is numeric value for rating graphite. The higher the graphite tonnage the stiffer the graphite is and the more vibrations are transmitted through the rod. As tonnage increases less material is required to achieve the same action reducing the weight of the rod and increasing sensitivity.
Are Shimano rods made in Japan?
Among Daiwa and Shimano proucts, MSRP$300-400 or higher products are Made in Japan. Products sold at lower are mostly made at factories outside Japan, like Thailand, Malaysia and etc. They are the successors of relatively old reels, like Daiwa Alphas SV, Alphas Air reels.
Where are Shimano Expride rods made?
China
Quality/Construction: Shimano’s Expride line of rods were designed with their home market (Japan) in mind….
| Shimano Expride 171H Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Material | Shimano Hi-Power X Construction Blank |
| Rod Weight | 5 |
| Origin | Made in China |
| MSRP | $349.99 |
Is the smoke im10 the same as the smoke green?
The closest Project X comparison I can make for the Smoke iM10 is a combination of the HZRDUS Smoke Green and the Smoke RDX shafts. I would say the iM10 has the stability and control of the Smoke RDXs and the smoothness of the Smoke Green. That said, I think the iM10 is very unique and a really interesting shaft for this kind of profile.
How does the im10 golf shaft feel like?
Now, a golf shaft having such a clean feel isn’t unheard of, but a golf shaft with that feel and this level of stability is pretty uncommon. There’s a smooth flex to it in the lower portion of the middle section of the shaft, but the iM10 still holds up to a hard swing.
What’s the difference between im9 and im10 fishing rods?
And the higher the number, the crisper and more sensitive the rod will be. IM10 will also be thinner than IM9, etc. You can hear the difference when you tap a fishing rod on a hard surface. An IM10 rod will have a higher pitched sound than IM9 rod.
What to know about the Project X smoke im10 shaft?
Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 Shaft Review 1 50 Words or Less. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shaft comes in two flavors: low spin and mid spin. 2 Introduction. The last expansion of the HZRDUS family was the RDX models [review HERE] which leveraged Hexcel’s HexTow carbon fiber for more strength and consistency. 3 Performance.