This is a Berry Best rod I purchased in 2020. I used it during the early season, from June to the peak season in July. I used it for two years, from 2020 to 2021, for a total of about 20 times. Since I bought a new rod after that, I haven't used this one for about three years. Because it's an expensive rod, I've been extremely careful about how I store it. Also, after each use, I was careful to wash and dry it, and I polished it with Bonanza. I think it's relatively clean and in good condition. I found a slight scratch of about 1 cm. Please check the images. It's not something that would lead to a break. There are no chips on the rod tip or butt. Please understand that this is just my personal opinion. This rod has "tremendous zero-detection ability" that allows you to neither pull nor loosen the line, as well as "the ability to move the bait freely" and "the ability to smoothly pull from there." It's a Berry Best that has been reborn, taking into consideration the current situation where Master Ozawa says, "Softer rods catch more fish." Because it's one rank more flexible at H2.6, you can handle the bait softly, and the bait's movements are also natural. Basically, it's mainly for 18-21 cm fish, but you can easily pull out large ayu (sweetfish) with it in its prime. I used it in the late season on the central Nagara River and the Shirakawa River. Limited Pro Carbon Anti-sticking/Core-falling measures Spiral X HPW manufacturing method High Power X Tip Excite Top Moist grip Rotating super-sensitive top RTC (middle rod) Mouth metal fittings (butt rod/engraved) Metal top plug Lightweight butt plug Tricot rod bag Knit rod bag Hard case (never taken outside)