Peeling of fibers at tip top

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Re: Peeling of fibers at tip top

Posted by: John DeMartini (---.res.spectrum.com)

Date: November 20, 2018 12:57AM

I always cut off a small section of the tip of a new blank, because one is never sure how the manufacturer terminated the end. I cut off enough to insure the tip is solid and fray free. 1/3 of an inch is not an issue.

The change in performance concern is a non issue. To notice a change in performance, action, power, etc, you would have to build the rod test it then dismantle it cut off the 1/3 inch re assemble it and re test it to determine the difference. Which is highly impractical that being said I suggest you cut the tip to clear the fray and go on build the rod and enjoy it.

Have fun

John

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