This is an era where i've gently stroked some of the others legendary famous surf rods brands such as the Silstar Traverse Tournament X 12'5ft, the Daiwa TDPK 13ft, the Daiwa Sealine Surf 12ft, the Shakesphere Ugly Stick 12ft with the three stars logo and usa made, the Silstar Power Surf rods, Penn Slammer surf rods with the earlier white colour n many others. My sister posing wt my Silstar power tip rod and a Daiwa 4000c spinning reel japanese made.