Simple question.

Lets say a manufacturer makes 4 blanks with the identical power and taper/action at 4 price points due to the claimed modulus differential between the graphite.

Would the weight of the blanks be the determining factor as to whic blank is more sensitive and quicker in recovery? For example, if a mid blank and a high end blank weight identical amounts, would they not feel virtually identical?

Or is there some situation where identical tapers and power and weight would feel substantially different simply because material type?

Trying to continue educating myself. THANKS for any help.

Thanks,
Mo

Assuming the tapers and weight distribution is the same, then yes, for the same given power the lighter of the bunch should be more efficient, should react and recover more quickly and should be more "sensitive."

However, it is rare that even similar models in different weight categories are designed to identical parameters. Sometimes, but not always. Just be careful that you compare apples to apples.

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Mo,

Modulus is a technical term that is overemphasized to sell more expensive blanks and/or rods. The construction of fly blanks is a very complex process, and manufacturers can produce rods of very different quality with the same modulus. High modulus blanks are not the ones that I recommend very often because 1) they're almost always more expensive than lower modulus blanks, 2) even though they are lighter, is a finished fly rod really that much heavier if a lower modulus blank is used?, 3) they react very quickly and are less forgiving than lower modulus blanks, 4) and they are more brittle than lower modulus blanks. Unless a customer insists on high modulus even when I explain the differences, I recommend a medium to medium-high modulus for most rods and fishing conditions

Jim