Simply put, graphite is a carbon fiber material containing micro graphite crystals. When these are combined with certain resins and textile materials, they produce the graphite filaments that are used in rod blank production.

What Is Modulus/IM and Ton Rating?
Modulus is the term referring to the elasticity of the graphite. It is the relationship between stress (the applied force per square inch) and strain (the amount of deformation that the force causes per square inch). You can think of modulus as stiffness. The IM and/or Ton rating refers to the overall modulus of the material. At All Star Rods, we use a unique blend of high tensile strength AGC (Aerospace Grade Carbon) fibers which give our rods a super strong backbone with sensitivity second to none. You will also notice the light weight that allows for effortless casting and all day fishing comfort.

Rating Chart
IM-6 Graphite = 30+ Ton Material (Standard Modulus)
IM-7 Graphite = 35+ Ton Material (Intermediate Modulus)
IM-8 Graphite = 40+ Ton Material (Intermediate/High Modulus)
IM-10 Graphite = 54+ Ton Material (High Modulus)

While most of the All Star rods fall into the IM7 and IM8 graphite categories, it is our unique blending of intermediate and high modulus materials to create Multi Modulus Graphite. This gives All Star rods one-of-a-kind actions and superior sensitivity and durability.

Resin System
Resin is an adhesive that is combined with graphite fiber to create the material that is used for graphite rod production. All Star Rods uses an exclusive P.E. (Polymeric Elastomer) Resin System which is a combination of rubber materials and thermoplastics. This combination allows for greater bonding power of the graphite fibers and also aids in the overall flex, hoop strength and impact resistance of the rod blank.

All Star Rod Series	Graphite Rating
Platinum	IM-10 High Modulus
Team All Star	IM-10 Multi Modulus
American Classic	IM-8 Multi Modulus
Coastal Classic	IM-8 Multi Modulus
Coastal Classic Offshore	Composite Graphite and Glass
Instinct	IM-7 Multi Modulus
Pro Series	IM-7 Multi Modulus