I would say it falls somewhere inbetween the GL3 and IMX, 6-12lb mod-fast action. these rods load killer alowing you to throw a #2 BC Steel a country mile, as well as loading with just a little weight (couple of small split-shot and a size 14 nymph)and still being able to throw a good 50-75 ft. The blanks appear almost exactly the same as the IMX, and being 4 pc. they are nearly as fast also. I've landed numerous fish, both salmon and steelhead, in the high teens to mid 20's on these blanks while still having power to spare.