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Carbon fiber vs graphite
Posted by:
John Duncan
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Date: January 18, 2021 10:40AM
Would anyone care to comment on advantages of
Carbon fiber blanks vs graphite . I certainly see advantages in the grips Just not knowledgeable enough about blanks in general Thank you John d Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/18/2021 11:06AM by John Duncan. Re: Carbon fiber vs graphite
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: January 18, 2021 11:19AM
John,
Unless someone can tell me differently - I believe that Carbon fibre and graphite are identical. i.e. you can use either term to describe the same blank. i.e. Graphite is carbon. Carbon fibers make rod blanks. Graphite fibers make rod blanks. Fibers make rod blanks and the material may be the same material called Carbon or graphite. Be safe Take care Re: Carbon fiber vs graphite
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: January 18, 2021 11:22AM
When referring to rod blanks Carbon fiber and graphite are the same thing, and most people use the terms interchangeably. There are differences between the carbon fiber/graphite materials used to manufacture a blank. These differences include the modulus (stiffness) of the carbon fiber and the resins used to hold the fibers together. Higher modulus carbon fiber / graphite is more expensive to make than lower modulus. The higher modulus blanks also tend to be lighter and more sensitive.
Norm Re: Carbon fiber vs graphite
Posted by:
John Duncan
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Date: January 18, 2021 12:09PM
Thank you !
John d Re: Carbon fiber vs graphite
Posted by:
Mark Talmo
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Date: January 18, 2021 11:59PM
The above replies are correct; graphite is carbon. The confusion arises due to years of people bastardizing the two terms. In the composite world, “graphite” is generally considered the powder, or extremely short fiber, form whereas “Carbon fiber” is considered just that, the fiber form in very long lengths as in cloth. Mark Talmo FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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