It's a pity, people doesn't know about Tenryu a lot. I own all the brands and rods exist in Japan and USA. But Tenryu today and some times ago is the best You can buy for the money. And my personal impression - it is one of the best in bending design and action design. Also very good balance(rare today!) I loved old SWAT rod grip design with cork part. I call it the best of all handle designs of all time. This new SWAT model is so interesting for me! But I afraid I can never try it Tenryu is the proud of Japan, the same as Smith and Ufm. Mass production manufacturers never will reach the same depth and sharpness of rod design. Everything changes to cheaper quality, but I hope Tenryu will stay and withstand all the problems of the world.