It is manufactured from high modulus carbon and uses 9 section mandrel technology. . . It is the prefect pole for anglers who want top performance at a very sensible price. . . It weighs just 667g at 11.5m and only 999g at 13m and is capable of handling 12 to 20 hollow elastics when using power kits. . . It is super strong and will fill you with confidence when you know you're going to contact a lump or two. . . The sections have the new 'Diamond ground' finish to make shipping and unshipping a breeze. You really need to handle this pole to appreciate its qualities. . . It is supplied with a fantastic kit package as standard, including 3 power kits, a cupping kit complete with cups and a super taper section, which converts this already stiff pole to something truly outstanding. . . The Maver Ascension is sure to be one of our best selling poles during 2006. . . . . Features . . - 9 section mandrel technology . . - Wide bore tips . . - Put over joints . . - Telescopic top 2 match kit . . - Diamond ground finish . . - Rated to 10 elastics with match kits fitted . . - Rated to 20 elastics with power kits fitted . . - Numbered sections . . . . Pole package . . - 3 x Power kits . . - 1 x Super taper section . . - 1 x Cupping kit . . - Set of pole cups . . - DVD . . - Pole holdall