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Re: Rod Weights

Post by reason162 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:28 pm

Anyone have weight on a Phenix Maxim 6'10 ML? Or any casting rod in the Maxim series?

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by QUAKEnSHAKE » Fri Feb 19, 2016 1:25 pm

13 Fishing Omen Black 2 casting
7'6" MH/F
165.25grams
5.829oz

Given the weight of the rod feel the balance could be a little better than it is.

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by reason162 » Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:05 am

So I ended up with both Zodias 610 ML and Maxim 610 ML.

Shimano Zodias 6'10 ML casting: 3.87oz
Phenix Maxim 6'10 casting: 3.87oz

Exactly the same weight, but the Zodias is more tip heavy. Phenix Maxim is balancing out right at the nut with a 7oz reel, Zodias about 1.5" forward.

I'm a firm believer on adding weight to balance out rods. For instance, my Lamiglas TFX610C is 5.55oz, but feels MUCH lighter in hand while fishing bottom contact baits. That balance point is right in the middle of the reel, and your hand is the pivot.

Some more random weights:

Shimano Zodias 6'8 spinning Light: 3.41oz

Shimano Crucial (1st gen) 6'8 dropshot spinning: 3.48oz

Shimano Crucial (1st gen) 7'2 dropshot spinning: 3.83oz

Shimano Trevala S 6' ML Casting: 5.27 oz

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:24 pm

Steez AGS 7'1" MH - 4.3oz (super balanced)
Steez Fle X Lite 7' M -4.4oz
Zillion 8' Glass Crank Rod - 7.3oz (balanced, seems lighter)

St Croix Legend Xtreme 7' MF- 4.5oz

G Loomis NRX 852c - 3.7oz

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by Mothercanucker » Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:18 pm

Anyone weigh a 6'10 ml Poison Adrena?

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by 21farms » Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:49 pm

just received the new g.loomis IMX reaction 812C SBR: 4.3 ounces

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by QUAKEnSHAKE » Sun Mar 06, 2016 11:49 am

Fenwick Elite Tech Bass 7'6" MH/F 154.16grams 5.4378ounces


Fenwick nailed the weight with their listing @ 5.43oz =D>

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by Chode » Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:12 pm

QUAKEnSHAKE wrote:Fenwick Elite Tech Bass 7'6" MH/F 154.16grams 5.4378ounces


Fenwick nailed the weight with their listing @ 5.43oz =D>
that's some quality control right there.

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by Bass1980 » Sun Mar 06, 2016 1:07 pm

X7 Simoom - 4.43oz
X7 Cyclone Advantage - 4.19oz
X7 Western Flip - 4.7oz
X7 Extreme Mission - 4.72oz
X7 Aaron Martens - 4.97oz
Phase 3 Nautilus - 4.61oz
Phase 3 Record Breaker - 5.12oz

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by Cyacnba » Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:47 am

Does anyone know the weight of the Daiwa Tatula 6'10MH casting rod?

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by 21farms » Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:55 am

  • g.loomis NRX 822S DSR blue: 3.6 ounces
  • g.loomis NRX 823S SYR blue: 3.8 ounces
  • g.loomis NRX 822S SYR green: 3.6 ounces
my green NRX 822S SYR is slightly heavier than the two blues ones that were reported in this thread. i'm not sure if that's due to: 1) rod variability, 2) scale variability, 3) the switch from 3M powerlux resin to another different resin, or 4) the green paint and glossy clearcoat that the blue NRXs do not have. i dunno...maybe a combination of them all.

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by Mothercanucker » Fri Mar 11, 2016 9:31 am

Anyone have a weight on the MEGABASS 2015 HEDGEHOG EVOLUTION - F4ST-69RSDTI ?

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by Bassmar » Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:30 pm

21farms wrote:
  • g.loomis NRX 822S DSR blue: 3.6 ounces
  • g.loomis NRX 823S SYR blue: 3.8 ounces
  • g.loomis NRX 822S SYR green: 3.6 ounces
my green NRX 822S SYR is slightly heavier than the two blues ones that were reported in this thread. i'm not sure if that's due to: 1) rod variability, 2) scale variability, 3) the switch from 3M powerlux resin to another different resin, or 4) the green paint and glossy clearcoat that the blue NRXs do not have. i dunno...maybe a combination of them all.

My green NRX SYR 822S weighs 3.35oz. And yes, I have cross checked the accuracy of the scale using a known weight. :)

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by Chode » Fri Mar 11, 2016 2:07 pm

Bassmar wrote:
21farms wrote:
  • g.loomis NRX 822S DSR blue: 3.6 ounces
  • g.loomis NRX 823S SYR blue: 3.8 ounces
  • g.loomis NRX 822S SYR green: 3.6 ounces
my green NRX 822S SYR is slightly heavier than the two blues ones that were reported in this thread. i'm not sure if that's due to: 1) rod variability, 2) scale variability, 3) the switch from 3M powerlux resin to another different resin, or 4) the green paint and glossy clearcoat that the blue NRXs do not have. i dunno...maybe a combination of them all.

My green NRX SYR 822S weighs 3.35oz. And yes, I have cross checked the accuracy of the scale using a known weight. :)
Man that's a pretty big discrepancy in weight

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Re: Rod Weights

Post by 21farms » Fri Mar 11, 2016 11:39 pm

Bassmar wrote:
21farms wrote:
  • g.loomis NRX 822S DSR blue: 3.6 ounces
  • g.loomis NRX 823S SYR blue: 3.8 ounces
  • g.loomis NRX 822S SYR green: 3.6 ounces
my green NRX 822S SYR is slightly heavier than the two blues ones that were reported in this thread. i'm not sure if that's due to: 1) rod variability, 2) scale variability, 3) the switch from 3M powerlux resin to another different resin, or 4) the green paint and glossy clearcoat that the blue NRXs do not have. i dunno...maybe a combination of them all.
My green NRX SYR 822S weighs 3.35oz. And yes, I have cross checked the accuracy of the scale using a known weight. :)
bassmar, thank you very much the info...it was exactly what i was hoping for. i have two scales, both checked for accuracy, that i use to double-check my weights. i'm more convinced than ever that the alternate resin loomis now uses in their NRX blanks is heavier since all my NRXs are newer and are post-3M powerlux. regardless, i am totally digging my NRXs \:D/

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