GSB1201L vs Century Stealth S1 Test Cast

[numbskull]

Here is an interesting shot of both rods under 2.5lbs of static tip load, which felt like as much as I dared subject them to, although obviously at full load in a cast they handle even more.

The Stealth has the taped guides, the GSB finished guides. Rotating the Stealth so the guides were vertical (they are not in the picture) had no effect.

The Stealth (at least in midflex) is a softer lighter action blank. The reason it casts a similar distance is likely that it uses technology and taper (I'll bet that at extreme load the difference in tip deflection narrows as the Stealth tightens up) to get more high end reserve power, but since it is designed for lighter action the end result is a similar amount of power transmission as the GSB.

I am also learning that the Stealth series is a different design than most other Century blanks that are stiffer and likely more geared towards casting.

Again, this Stealth blank builds a very nice and capable rod....so I am not bashing it at all....but if you are planning to replace your GSB1201M this is probably not the blank to do it. It is more in line with the power of the 1201L.