The New Century Speed carp rod is a well-proven tool with a fine pedigree. Frank Warwick and Danny Moeskops have been the primary field testers evaluating and refining the rods. The design concepts have been derived from the work Century have pursued with Danny Moeskops - a passionate carp angler and the finest caster in the world and Frank Warwick - now recognised as the leading angler from the new generation of legends in the sport.
Century have selected the best raw materials to balance the requirements for performance, low weight and diameter with a reliable ongoing supply. The architecture of the blank is a combination of machine cut cross ply 35gsm carbon, intermediate and high modulus carbon with a woven 1k-1k twill outer sheath. Century has optimised the carbon patterns to generate a classic mid to tip action that will assist in super smooth casts and effortless playability. The rod is subject to our unique Autoclave Technology for action retention.
The NCS action sits in between the Century NG and SP ranges. Century have developed a process and carbon pattern configuration that delivers additional tip speed but retains a progressive C curve. Hence the name New Century Speed. All constructed in UK on the most advanced rod building machinery and in conformance with certified quality and environmental systems.
The NCS incorporates the new Century HB20 reel seat as a standard fit. This reel seat is made from a Fuji NPS with a modified 6262-T6 aluminium winch and screw. The winch is castellated to ensure long term durability and resist torsional forces when locking up the reel.. It is available in two colours - hard anodised clear or gunsmoke. The Century logo is laser engraved in the top of the reel seat.
Pictured above NCS with gunmetal hard anodised HB20 reel seat
The silk varnish finish is discreet. Black A grade tyings with a single dark blue trim band below the butt ring. The optional ringing patterns available are Century SiC S40 butt guide or S50 butt guide. Intermediate guides are graduated according to the size of the butt guide.
The butt grip is Japanese black shrink rubber over a built up composite tapered profile - giving a slim and ergonomic handle. A flat Century etched stainless steel butt cap and etched stainless trim build -top and tail the grip.
