Herabuna Rod Hisashi 12 Shaku Synthetic Rod Tip and mid-section are carbon. In my opinion, there are no noticeable scratches. Rod bag and stopper are original. The rod bag has some discoloration. The grip is lacquer, but it has some dirt. How about this for synthetic rod beginners? Please consider that this is a used item, and purchase if you are satisfied. Rod Haru Yamato Hitori Kazuhiko Daiwa SHIMANO Gamakatsu Marukyu Prime Area