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TECHNOLOGY

Rainshadow blanks are not just hollow pieces of composite; RX10 material is comprised of high modulus, high strain carbon fiber
they are embraced with layers of technology that make them the with a lightweight proprietary scrim system made just for Rainshadow.
We tweaked the resin content for lighter weight without sacrificing
best blanks on the market. On this page are definitions of each strength. Finally, we designed proprietary angled pattern layups for
Rainshadow material matrix. These high-tech composite blends even more strength. The end result of this flagship material is the finest
series of rod blanks Rainshadow has ever offered.
offer anglers the best possible tools for their target species and
fishing applications. This material features ultra-high modulus Toray carbon fiber, a custom
scrim system and a nano resin system that helps make these blanks
strong and light. The nano resin system bonds omni directionally and
The Batson Design Team brings you the most advanced rod allows us to reduce resin content and minimize weight. State of the art
blanks for your dollar in the industry. From proprietary layup pattern lay ups were designed specifically for additional strength and
techniques, giving more strength and durability, to our exclusive performance.
layering technologies that enable us to precisely craft the actions A top-shelf performing material comprised of ultra-high modulus Toray
and powers our customers expect. fibers, a super lightweight scrim and an optimized resin content. All of
this translates into outstanding blanks that are feather light, brutally
strong and offer heightened sensitivity.
Trust that high performance and durability are at the forefront of
all Rainshadow blank designs. A no-compromises graphite material consisting of intermediate modulus
that is based on one of the finest carbon fibers Toray has ever produced.
RX7 is wildly popular and versatile as it hits a sweet spot of performance,
power and value that will impress the most seasoned angler.
ROD BLANKS
A workhorse standard modulus material that has been revised recently
with enhanced fiber design and improved resin systems. Like other
materials sitting above the RX6 graphite series, these are also based
on some of the best fibers Toray has to offer. RX6 graphite is ideal for
OUTER COATING tournament rods as they can detect the lightest bites and withstand the
Custom blended UV Stable, 2-part abuse of competitive anglers.
urethane to protect the outer most
carbon fibers. A proprietary graphite and fiberglass matrix that is used in conjunction
with a high impact resin system. This has proven to be one of our
most reliable materials and is used to design our toughest blanks. RX4
provides durability that is on par with fiberglass yet maintains some of
the sensitivity characteristics of graphite.
MODULUS REINFORCEMENT
A proprietary fiberglass material featuring a lower ply thickness. This
allows it to be pressure rolled for better compaction of the layers,
LINEAR CARBON FIBERS increasing strength. S-Glass is inherently stronger and stiffer than the
typical E-glass found in most saltwater live bait blanks.
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A virtually indestructible fiberglass material that is extremely popular in
heavy-duty applications. E-Glass is commonly used when strength and
dependability are paramount.

Solid fiberglass material for unrivaled strength and durability. Solidglass
is the perfect material for building a heavy-duty rod that is extremely
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cost-effective. The solid design allows for grinding a custom taper that
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