Century Tip Tornado Graphex Sport 13ft 11″

Description

The Century Tip Tornado Graphex Sport 13ft 11″ is a high-performance beachcasting rod designed to cater to serious anglers who demand a blend of power, casting distance, and sensitivity. It’s a testament to Century’s reputation for manufacturing premium rods in the UK, using advanced materials and construction techniques.

Core Technology and Blank Construction

The rod’s blank is the heart of its performance, and Century has incorporated several proprietary technologies to create a truly exceptional product:

• Graphex Technology: This is a third-generation advancement of the legendary Tip Tornado series. Graphex technology is a custom combination of a resin matrix and Graphene, a cutting-edge material that makes the blank lighter, stronger, and more responsive. This results in enhanced durability, casting distance, tracking, sensitivity, and dampening for a quick recovery to a neutral position after a cast.
• Autoclave Technology: Century uses Autoclave Technology during the blank manufacturing process to achieve maximum resin matrix consolidation. This process removes air and voids from the carbon composite, resulting in a stronger, more consistent, and more durable blank.
• AT-T (Anti-Twist Technology): This feature is specifically engineered to assist with directional control during the cast. It helps the blank resist twisting, which in turn leads to a more accurate and efficient power delivery, especially for those using pendulum or tournament casting styles.
• Gearbox Design: The butt section of the rod features a phased composite taper, or “Gearbox Design.” This allows for progressive power storage and delivery, giving the rod a powerful and forgiving action. This design enables the rod to launch baits and rigs a great distance while still being manageable and comfortable to use.
• Customised IM (Intermediate Modulus) High Tenacity Carbon Tip: The tip of the rod is a critical component for both bite detection and casting. This specific carbon tip is designed to be lightweight and highly sensitive, allowing you to feel even the most subtle bites. Despite its lightness, it’s powerful enough to handle rough ground and heavy retrieves.

Performance and Application

The Tip Tornado Graphex Sport is engineered for versatility, making it a suitable choice for a variety of conditions and fishing styles:

• Casting Range: With a recommended casting weight of 4-8oz (125-225gm), it can handle a wide range of baits and leads, including one, two, or even three baits with a 175gm lead.
• Ground Type: This rod is designed to be effective on both heavy and medium ground. Its powerful butt section and sensitive tip allow it to handle the snags and rigours of rough terrain, while still providing the finesse needed for less demanding venues.
• Casting Potential: Developed with input from top casters, the Graphex Sport is a true “distance machine.” The combination of its Graphex blank, Anti-Twist Technology, and Gearbox Design provides the power and control needed to “blast a bait out towards the horizon.”
• Sensitivity: Despite its power, the rod has a fantastic tip action that provides excellent feedback and bite detection. This is particularly beneficial when targeting smaller, more delicate species.

Key Specifications and Features

• Length: 13 feet 11 inches (4.25 meters)
• Sections: 2 equal sections
• Blank Diameter: Reduced blank diameter for improved handling and weight saving compared to other high-performance rods.
• Guides: Factory finished with premium American Tackle Titanium K Guides, which are suitable for both multiplier and fixed spool reels. These guides are anti-tangle, durable, and lightweight.
• Reel Seat: Features a Century CNC machined Fuji DPS sliding reel seat, which allows for adjustable reel position to suit your casting style and comfort.
• Handle: The handle is made from Japanese shrink rubber (JSR) for a comfortable and secure grip. JSR rubber separator grips are also located on the lower tip and upper butt.
• Aesthetics and Finish: The rod has a “Midnight Black” blank with a flexural 2-pack polyurethane finish. The guide wraps are tied in metallic blue with white inlays and tippings, and the rod features marine-grade etched stainless steel trim bands. A 3M reflective tape is placed on the tip for improved visibility in low light.
• Extras: Each rod comes with a Century partition rod case for protection, and a Century carbon reducer is available as an optional extra.

• – Length 13ft 11″
• – 2 piece
• – Equal sections
• – Casts 4-8oz
• – Autoclave Technology for maximum resin matrix consolidation
• – Graphene reinforced resin matrix. (Graphex)
• – AT-T (Anti -Twist Technology) – assisting directional control
• – Customised IM (intermediate modulus)
• – high tenacity carbon tip
• – Gearbox Design (phased composite taper in butt section)
• – Blank colour – Midnight Black, flexural 2-pack polyurethane.
• – CNC machined, tapered reverse fit joint.
• – Factory Finish: ATC Titanium K Guides configured for multiplier or fixed spool – Tied in metallic blue, white inlays and tippings. Jet black intermediates.
• – Marine grade etched stainless steel trim bands – upper and lower butt
• – Japanese shrink rubber (JSR) handle
• – JSR rubber separator grip on lower tip and upper butt
• – 3M Reflective tape between tip guide and first intermediate
• – Century carbon reducer available as optional extra
• – Century CNC machined Fuji DPS sliding reel seat
• – Century partition rod case