Star Platinum - All Star Rods

Graphite Content of Rods
What Is Graphite?
Simply put, graphite is a carbon fiber material containing micro graphite crystals. When
these are combined with certain resins and textile materials, they produce the graphite filaments
that are used in rod blank production.
What Is Modulus/IM and Ton Rating?
Modulus is the term referring to the elasticity of the graphite. It is the relationship between
stress (the applied force per square inch) and strain (the amount of deformation that the
force causes per square inch). You can think of modulus as stiffness. The IM and/or Ton rating
refers to the overall modulus of the material.
At All Star Rods, we use a unique blend of high tensile strength AGC (Aerospace Grade
Carbon) fibers which give our rods a super strong backbone with sensitivity second to none.
You will also notice the light weight that allows for effortless casting and all day fishing
comfort.
Rating Chart
IM6 = 30+ Ton Material (Standard Modulus)
IM7 = 35+ Ton Material (Intermediate Modulus)
IM8 = 40+ Ton Material (Intermediate/High Modulus)
IM10 = 54+ Ton Material (High Modulus)
While most of the All Star rods fall into the IM7 and IM8 graphite categories, it is our unique
blending of intermediate and high modulus materials to create a Multi Modulus Graphite.
This give All Star rods one-of-a-kind actions and superior sensitivity and durability.
Resin System
Resin is an adhesive that is combined with graphite fiber to create the material that is used
for graphite rod production.
All Star Rods uses an exclusive P.E. (Polymeric Elastomer) Resin System which is a combination
of rubber materials and thermoplastics. This combination allows for greater bonding
power of the graphite fibers and also aids in the overall flex, hoop strength and impact resistance
of the rod blank.
Action/Taper
Action and taper refer to the way a rod blank bends. The tip action of any rod ultimately
determines the casting accuracy. All Star rods are unique in the fact that the action/taper is
an integral part of the construction of the rod, and not just sanded down after production.
This means that very little sanding is required before the final assembly of the rod, assuring
that the blank wall thickness is kept uniform from tip to butt, resulting in precise actions.
All Star Rod Series Graphite Rating
Platinum IM8 High Modulus
Team All Star IM8 Multi Modulus
Team All Star Big Boy IM8 Multi Modulus with Woven Carbon Overlay
Coastal Classic Offshore Composite Graphite and Glass
Instinct IM7 Intermediate Modulus
Pro Series IM7 Intermediate Modulus