Originally Posted by JayZS

"Compression" is an interesting term to apply to a rod too.

I certainly bow to your superior scientific knowledge.

As for the compression term, the blank is under a form of compression when a fish is on. The blank doesn't stay cylindrical but flattens out.

Shimano have a rod that is supposed to have a dual test curve as the blank is built on an ovular mandrel (sp.?). The spine of the blank is either at the top or bottom (can't remember which), when side strain is applied it's on the widest part of the blank and gives a softer action. When the rod is pointing upwards the rod is supposed to be significantly stiffer. Depends what you want to believe? The price tag certainly puts me off.