Matrix Grey Short Match Kit 2.0m

Matrix Grey Short Match Kit 2.0m – High-Performance Versatility & Stealth

When you need a top kit that transitions effortlessly between light-elastic shallow work, silverfish racing, and targeting medium-sized commercial carp, the Matrix Grey Short Match Kit is the ultimate all-rounder. Combining a compact, fast-handling length with an incredibly balanced profile, this kit provides premium versatility without sacrificing the brute strength required for modern match environments.

Like the rest of the flagship XTR range, this kit is finished with Matrix’s innovative grey carbon anti-spook coating. By matching the natural overhead sky conditions, it eliminates the harsh, swinging shadows that dark carbon blanks cast across shallow water or tight margins—allowing you to fish over cautious fish without backing them off the feed. Weighing a mere 30g, this kit keeps the tip of your pole lightning-fast and responsive, ensuring instant hook sets when parsing ultra-quick bites from silverfish or F1s.

Measuring 2.0m, this short kit is significantly faster to manage than standard length kits, bringing fish closer to your hand for efficient netting. For total convenience on the bank, it breaks down into two perfectly equal lengths, allowing you to store fully loaded rigs directly on the collapsed sections inside your hardcase or holdall without kinking the line.

Key Technical Specifications

• Length: 2.0m (Short Match configuration)

• Weight: An ultra-lightweight 30g

• Finish: Grey Carbon anti-spook finish with exclusive Glide anti-friction taped coating

• Design: 2-piece construction that breaks down into equal sections for effortless rig storage

• Pre-Fitted Bush: 3.8mm internal PTFE bush (optimized for smooth elastic performance)

• Puller System: Pre-fitted with the premium Matrix Revolve side puller

• Elastic Rating: ESR rated up to size 12 elastic

• Features: Precision printed depth markers for pinpoint rig adjustments

Where & When to Use

• All-Round Commercial Match Fishing: The definitive “go-to” kit for switching between catching skimmers and roach on the deck, and F1s or stockies shallow.

• Stealthy Margin Work: Ideal for dropping refined, light-elastic rigs down the edge for wary fish that spook easily from heavier carbon profiles.

• Mixed Bag River & Canal Venues: Provides the perfect length and crisp striking recovery required when tracking fast-biting dace, chub, or perch out in open water.

🎣 Pro Tip from the Gerry’s Fishing Team

This 2.0m Short Match Kit is the absolute sweet spot for mid-water presentation. If the fish are sitting at 3 to 4 feet deep but are backing away from the ultra-short 1.7m kits due to high water clarity, swap over to this 2.0m kit. The extra foot of length lets you keep your main pole joint further away from the feeding zone while maintaining that incredible grey anti-spook camouflage right over their heads.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between this Match kit and the 2.0m Power kit?

While both share the same 2.0m length and equal-breakdown design, the Match Kit is lighter (30g vs 34.5g) and features a more refined wall profile tailored for elastics up to size 12. The Power Kit is built with reinforced walls and an enlarged 4.6mm bush to handle brutal size 18 elastics and heavy margin carp.

What type of elastics work best with the pre-fitted 3.8mm internal bush?

The 3.8mm internal PTFE bush is absolutely perfect for modern solid, hybrid, and light-to-medium hollow elastics. It pairs brilliantly with popular commercial elastics like Matrix Slik (sizes 6 through 12), ensuring smooth, unhindered tracking through the tip when a bonus fish makes a run.

Will this kit fit my current Matrix pole setup?

Yes. The Grey Short Match Kit is engineered on the standard, universal Matrix top kit mandrel. It is fully cross-compatible across modern Matrix pole lineups (including the entire XTR series), making it a highly versatile, plug-and-play upgrade to your existing matrix system.