INTRODUCING Black Widow XO Skeleton Epitome 725!
Black Widow is the name that Gary decided to call the hand-braided carbon fiber handles, because it takes 8 strips of carbon (same number as legs on a spider) braided together to make the iconic look.
Epitome because it is the exact same blank as the Epitome 725, but made in a one piece/together with a Black Widow Handle!
XO Skeleton because there is not an arbor needed inside of the rear grip, its hollow, there is never a break from the rear grip to the blank, its a one piece, it is manufactured, rolled and cured as a one piece. This means the ultimate in sensitivity/vibration transfer from the blank to the hand.
To finish, we hand braid 8 strips of carbon onto the rear grip (its a carbon with a special resin, that becomes slightly tacky when wet) and into the over goes the blank.
The blank is designed around a proprietary reel seat, which gives the maximum cut away for the finger to rest on the blank
For those looking for more stats:
Blank Length: 7'2"
Blank Weight with attached grip 84 grams /2.9 oz
Blank Weight Solo: 72 grams
Butt Diameter: 27mm (at the end of grip)
Tip: 4.5
ERN: 21
Line: 8-14lb
Lure: 3/16-3/4
Finish: Matte, Slightly Ridged
Blank is sold with a reel seat, locking nut, and EVA cap.
