A fast-recovering, high-stability SPM range designed for repeatable accuracy with spods, SpombsTM and markersetups.
To achieve the kind of distances and repeatable accuracy normally associated with extreme-range carp rods, an SPM blank has to do two things at once: load efficiently under heavy payloads, and stay torsionally stable so energy is not lost through twist. The CTX Black Edition SPM range is built around that principle, delivering a fast-recovering, high-stability blank with the modern Black Edition build.
The blank construction combines Japanese Toray 40t and 30t carbon with resin content kept below 25%, producing a crisp, efficient foundation without unnecessary weight. The material lay-up is arranged in alternating 0° and 90° layers to improve hoop strength and stability, then reinforced with the new Double X Wrap Carbon matt taping applied at opposing 30° angles.
This creates the distinctive CTX structure that helps the blank resist twist, stay truer under load, and recover more cleanly after compression - especially important when repeatedly casting spods, SpombsTM and marker setups where the blank is continually being loaded hard.
Because both marker floats and spods create extra drag, these rods are designed with more backbone through the butt and mid-sections to keep everything under control, while retaining responsive tips that load quickly for smooth compression and accurate casting. The result is a range that feels predictable and repeatable at shorter ranges, yet has the authority to push on when distance is the priority.