Hopefully this information finally sticks in your head Drew. haha. I know I've explained it a few times. And Nor Cal, I got a question for you, what is it about the new composite loomis blanks that you find to be better? I'm just curious because I've had nothing but really bad luck with these rods as far as durability goes. On the contrary I can beat the dog sh!t out of my loomis classics and they hold up like new.