Seperates in the middle of the blank. These come in both 1 and 2 piece.[/quote]

So you have to worry about it coming apart during casting and what not? The only rod I own that is 2 piece is my 11' surf fishing rod. If that's the case then I'm out on these.

What's with the 2 piece? I don't think TW makes mention of this but on Shimano Japan's website I think all of the rods being offered in USDM are 2 piece.

I would imagine you don't take it apart, that it just means the handle is separate and it's not one continuous blank?

I was looking at getting another MB Destroyer, but these have my eye for now. Waiting to see what models/tapers they come out with. Listed on TW, but only a few models. There's more in the lineup. Sounds like the 4 models listed are the only ones coming to the states. Alex Davis did a video on them...

These are up on some etailers now but arrival listed as June 14

I was looking at getting another MB Destroyer, but these have my eye for now. Waiting to see what models/tapers they come out with.