This rod combines the best of several worlds. With 30 inch sections, it packs down closer to a 9’ 4 piece graphite rod. But, at 7 1/2 feet, it doesn’t have the clunkiness or heft of the old 3 piece bamboo rods. The taper is optimized to keep the classic smoothness of bamboo. Three piece, one tip $2075. Extra tip $350.