Dense but light

I also like that the Ark Genesis rods feel solid in your hand but aren’t heavy or clunky like a lot of the old 2-piece rods I fished with in my younger years. The rods balance very well with low-profile baitcasters. I think you won’t like them as much with larger reels. But with a low profile like the 13 Fishing Concept A2 pictured here, the rod is compact, light and balanced.